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)
Punks In Vegas
The Bouncing Souls Lyrics
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To the heart of darkness
Maybe not the best place in the world
But something always brings me back
All these days they've run past
Life's going by so fast
All the best things that I have
No one can take them from me
Wish I could always feel that way
So fucking out of my head
I was running at full steam
I'll sleep when I'm dead
Maybe not the best day of my life
But probably in the top five
I left that place with such a high
I didn't want to say goodbye
Here's to the memories
The lyrics of The Bouncing Souls's song Punks In Vegas talk about the fond memories that the singer has of his time spent in sin city with his friends. He describes how even though Las Vegas might not be the best place in the world, there is something about it that always brings him back. He reminisces about the days that have passed by too quickly, and how he cherishes the best things that he has in life, like the memories he has made with his friends. The singer wishes that he could always feel the way he does when he is with his friends in Vegas, carefree and out of his head, running at full steam. He acknowledges that maybe the day he spent in Vegas wasn't the best day of his life, but definitely in the top five. In the end, he raises a toast to the memories that he has made, which he treasures more than anything else.
The lyrics of Punks In Vegas reflect on the theme of nostalgia, memories, and friendship. It talks about how even though life might be moving fast and changing, the memories we make with our friends remain precious and dear to our hearts. The song also celebrates the feeling of being young, reckless, free, and enjoying life to the fullest without any worry about what the future holds.
Line by Line Meaning
I went away my friends and I
I left with my group of friends
To the heart of darkness
To a place that may not be ideal or safe
Maybe not the best place in the world
Not the most pleasant or desirable location
But something always brings me back
There's an irresistible pull to return
All these days they've run past
Time is passing quickly
Life's going by so fast
Time feels like it's going by too quickly
All the best things that I have
The most valuable things in my life
No one can take them from me
They are cherished and protected
Here's to the memories
A toast to the positive experiences and moments
Wish I could always feel that way
I wish I could have that feeling or experience constantly
So fucking out of my head
Being completely consumed with an emotion or sensation
I was running at full steam
I was at maximum capacity or intensity
I'll sleep when I'm dead
I'll rest when I'm no longer alive
Maybe not the best day of my life
It may not have been the most amazing experience
But probably in the top five
Still one of the most positive and memorable experiences
I left that place with such a high
I was extremely happy and content when leaving
I didn't want to say goodbye
I did not want to part ways or end the experience
Contributed by Makayla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angie Pants
It's a shame this isn't on Spotify. All-time favorite Souls song.
krzysiekz28
Spotify is shit...
Nick Ortiz
i ordered all 5 on vinyl from the website i love every single band on each album. totally worth it. i also got Someone Got Their Head Kicked In! my favorite comp ever by far
John Doe
FINALLY found this album. i swear this is the hardest CD to come across on the planet........ totally worth it though, best 12 bucks ive spent in a long time. longlive the souls and A-F
DMC 009
I bought this album 4x on hard copy and I dun even like anti-flag.
DMC 009
Dave carried it up from the cellar...
.. bowl, tank, and all...
Aldrin Nolasco
This band is one of the reason why my childhood was awesome! and I feel sorry for the fucked up music nowadays.
DMC 009
You and me and my crew, too...
Gettin' rocked and singin' to the souls. ❤
Mercury Student Beats
1:54 = chills!
deftoast
My favorite Souls song, ever.