They made a name for themselves by consistently touring over the United States. Rather than signing with a known label, they initially decided to found their own, Chunksaah Records (named after their long-time friend Timmy Chunks), but are now releasing their albums on Epitaph Records.
The Bouncing Souls are one of the best selling and longest lived of the punk bands from New Jersey, following the legacy of previously successful punk bands Adrenalin OD and the Misfits.
DISCOGRAPHY
Studio albums
The Good, The Bad & The Argyle (1994)
Maniacal Laughter (1996)
Bouncing Souls (1997)
Hopeless Romantic (1999)
How I Spent My Summer Vacation (2001)
Anchors Aweigh (2003)
The Gold Record (2006)
Ghosts on the Boardwalk (2010)
Comet (2012)
Live and Compilation albums
The Bad the Worse and the Out of Print (2002)
Live (2005)
Splits
BYO Split Series, Vol. 4 (With Anti-Flag) (2002)
EPs
The Greenball Crew (1993)
Tie One On (1998)
Fight to Live (1999)
Gone (2001)
DVDs
Do You Remember? 15 Years of the Bouncing Souls (2003)
Live at the Glasshouse (2005)
""7" Records"
Ugly Bill (1991) (pressed on black and also transparent green wax)
"The Argyle e.p. (1993) (pressed on black, yellow, green, and red wax, some had green and yellow covers)
"Tales Of Doomed Romance" (1994) (split ep with the band Buglite pressed on red and black wax)
"Neurotic" (1994) (pressed on black and yellow wax)
"Bouncing Souls/Weston split" (1994) (pressed on black and red wax)
"Split EP" (1995) (pressed on black with the bands basic skills, youth gone mad, and the reviled, some have red stamped cover some black)
"Johnny X" (1995) (pressed on black wax)
"Fight to Live" (1999) (pressed on orange wax, distributed by epitaph europe)
"Tales Of Doomed Romance" (2001) (reissued split ep with the band ZeroZero pressed on yellow and black wax)
"Bouncing Souls/Lucky Stiffs Split" (2005) (pressed on splatter wax and 1500 picture disks)
Lamar Vannoy
The Bouncing Souls Lyrics
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Listening to his records in his room he knew
Something had to change somewhere or he would go insane
But when some years slipped by and he still felt the same.
People and money came and went but the only thing that stayed the same
Were the feelings he felt when those records played
He drinks ‘til he falls down
Hes looking for something and
Hes gonna find it
Oi oi oi oi
And his name is Lamar Vannoy!
Me and Lamar in N-Y-C on the avenue
Talking about nothing much
With a bag of brew the New York wind
Will blow and he will wears his engineer boots
Motorcycle jacket black jeans nowhere to go
Nothing to do
So much has gone
Wrong and so much is bad but sharing
This music with Lamar there is so
Much we have
He drinks and thinks
About a girl who lies
Oi oi oi oi and his name is Lamar Vannoy
He'll wake up and
Go to work with a swollen brain.
Oi oi oi oi
And his name is Lamar Vannoy
Once again thank you all for showing up at the continental in New York City,
And if you don't do anything, then well at least have a good time
He drinks ‘til he falls down
Oi oi oi oi, his name is Lamar Vannoy!
Hes looking for something and
Hes gonna find it
Oi oi oi oi
And his name is Lamar Vannoy!
Ah-ha
Ah-ha
Hey man wouldn't you know it?
We're recording this and I break a string on the third song
Ay Pete sucks
Hey wait I'm really outta tune too so hold on
Makes sense to me your always breaking strings anyways
Oh s*** sorry, I thought I'd get in tune
The Bouncing Souls' "Lamar Vannoy" tells the story of a restless teenager who finds solace in his music. Lamar Vannoy, the titular character, is a troubled soul who feels out of place in the world around him. He spends most of his time alone in his bedroom, listening to his collection of records. The lyrics describe how Lamar realizes that something needs to change in his life, but as the years go by, he still feels the same.
The song takes a turn in the second verse, as the focus shifts to a conversation between Lamar and the singer (presumably one of the members of The Bouncing Souls). The two friends are hanging out in New York City, drinking beer and talking about their lives. Despite the struggles and hardships they face, they find comfort in their shared love of music. The chorus repeats Lamar's name, as he continues his search for something more in life, fueled by alcohol and a desire to escape.
Line by Line Meaning
He was only sixteen and he knew he wasn't like anyone else
At a young age, Lamar Vannoy was aware of his differences from others
Listening to his records in his room he knew
Through listening to music alone in his room, Lamar realized there was something missing in his life
Something had to change somewhere or he would go insane
Lamar knew he needed a change in his life or he would become mentally unwell
But when some years slipped by and he still felt the same.
Despite time passing by, Lamar's feelings remained unchanged
People and money came and went but the only thing that stayed the same
As Lamar experienced changes in life, his love of music was the only constant
Were the feelings he felt when those records played
Lamar's emotional attachment to music only grew stronger as time went on
He drinks ‘til he falls down
Oi oi oi oi, his name is Lamar Vannoy!
Hes looking for something and
Hes gonna find it
Oi oi oi oi
And his name is Lamar Vannoy!
Lamar turns to alcohol to cope, but still holds onto hope that he will find what he's looking for
Me and Lamar in N-Y-C on the avenue
Talking about nothing much
With a bag of brew the New York wind
Will blow and he will wears his engineer boots
Motorcycle jacket black jeans nowhere to go
Nothing to do
So much has gone
Wrong and so much is bad but sharing
This music with Lamar there is so
Much we have
Lamar and a friend wander aimlessly through New York, talking idly and drinking. Despite the negativity in Lamar's life, listening to music together provides comfort and connection
He drinks and thinks
About a girl who lies
Oi oi oi oi and his name is Lamar Vannoy
He'll wake up and
Go to work with a swollen brain.
Oi oi oi oi
And his name is Lamar Vannoy
Lamar's drinking habits lead him to think about a girl who has been dishonest with him, and he goes to work the next day with the effects of drinking still present
Once again thank you all for showing up at the continental in New York City,
And if you don't do anything, then well at least have a good time
Acknowledgment of the audience at a show in NYC, with a message to enjoy oneself regardless of what happens
Ah-ha
Ah-ha
Hey man wouldn't you know it?
We're recording this and I break a string on the third song
Ay Pete sucks
Hey wait I'm really outta tune too so hold on
Makes sense to me your always breaking strings anyways
Oh s*** sorry, I thought I'd get in tune
A lighthearted exchange between band members during a live recording, highlighting the camaraderie between them
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jogatina Pesada
this movie and soundtrack rules a lot.
Larry Clark for life.
Jogatina Pesada
BACKSTABBED TO THE FRONT harmony is amazing too.
BACKSTABBED TO THE FRONT
totally agree and harmony korine for life
nagyferofan
True story: I was pregnant and I was looking for a name for my baby boy. And I looked at the back of the Bouncing Souls CD and there it was! LAMAR! Yep, gave birth my baby boy Lamar!
Antidisestablishmentarianism
Oh God. Someone should call Social Services.
Benzina Rossa
"He was only 16 and he knew he wasn't like everyone else Listening to his records in his room he knew Something had to change somewhere or he would go insane."
Barbero Atracero
I heard this song in 95 or 96 in middle school! First song i heard by these guys and I still go back to it!
Bárbara
Joder, este grupo son cojonudos!!! En España seria todo muy punki
kaz
Love that Song!
Why Shold-I
This is the most late 90s thing I've ever heard