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Gob

Gob is a pop punk band from Burnaby, British Columbia formed in 1994. The band's trademark sound relies heavily on crunchy, distorted guitars. Their single "I Hear You Calling" was featured on Electronic Arts's NHL 2002 video game. Other songs that have been featured in EA video games are "Give Up the Grudge" (Madden 2004), "Oh! Ellin" (NHL 2004), "I've Been Up These Steps" (NHL 2003), and "Sick With You" (NHL 2003). The band has appeared on several outdoor music festivals, the most well-known being Vans Warped Tour.

Early history

The roots of Gob trace back to Theo Goutzinakis (guitars, vocals) and Tom Thacker (guitars, vocals) meeting at Brookswood Secondary School in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. There are rumours that the two had dated the same girl, though not simultaneously. With the addition of drummer Patrick Paszana, known to fans as "Wolfman Pat", and bassist Kelly Macauley, the band released its self-titled, nine-track EP in 1994.

Due to personal differences, Kelly was replaced by Jamie Fawkes and in 1995 Gob released Too Late... No Friends. The album was a major breakthrough and saw the band earn a large following due to their unique videos, constant touring and their frenetic live performances. Shortly after releasing their first album, Gob released another limited-edition Green Beans and Almonds 7-inch containing four songs.

After allegedly abandoning the band mid-tour, leaving Gob to play the remaining dates as a three-piece, Jamie was asked to leave and was temporarily replaced by Happy Kreter, a friend of the band, until a permanent replacement was found in Craig Wood. In 1997, a 7-inch Gob/McRackins split release was pressed, along with Ass Seen on TV, a Gob/Another Joe split release.

Late 1990s

As Gob begun work on their second album, Pat had a daughter and decided to leave the band to spend time with his family. Gabe Mantle (formerly of Vancouver hardcore band Brand New Unit) took over on drums, and the band recorded How Far Shallow Takes You. The album had a darker, more personal tone and had a heavier sound than Gob had produced in the past. The album sold well in Canada, and the band obtained a strong loyal fan-base. Singles from the album included "Beauville" and "What To Do".

Gob covered The Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black", which was featured in the film, Stir of Echoes starring Kevin Bacon and can be heard in the 2004 miniseries ’Salem’s Lot.

2000-present

The band released World According to Gob, in 2001. This album was Gob's most successful album to date. The sound took a slight departure from their early punk rock sound and displayed growth in their songwriting and in their musicianship. Singles released from WATG include "For The Moment", "I Hear You Calling", and "No Regrets".

In 2002, Gob recorded the F.U. EP, "Ming Tran" was released as a single for the EP which also featured re-recorded version of a classic Gob song "Soda", 2 exclusive tracks, "L.A Song", "Sick With You" as well as new tracks from the forthcoming full-length Foot in Mouth Disease, which was released on Arista Records in April 2003. Singles from Foot in Mouth Disease include "Give Up the Grudge" and "Oh! Ellin".

In 2004, Wood left the band to play guitar for Canadian superstar Avril Lavigne. The band have since recruited a bassist known only to fans as "Soulja boi" or, more commonly, Tyson, as Gob's members are on a 'first-name basis' with their fans. (All albums credit the musicians simply by their first names, as well.)

Gob's friendship with several Canadian bands has come up often in the past few years. Cone of Sum 41 has filled in on bass for some Gob live shows since Craig's departure. During Gob's downtime, Tom has played guitar for Sum 41 live since the departure of their guitarist, Dave Baksh..

The latest album, "Muertos Vivos", was released on Cobraside November 27, 2007 in the U.S. and was released in Canada on Aquarius Records October 23. On their current tour they have been sharing the stage with such bands as Only Way Back & Ending Alexander.

The first single off the album is "We're All Dying", however the song "Prescription" is the first from the new album released on the band's MySpace. They shot the video for "We're All Dying", as well as their second single "Underground", on September 4 & 5, 2007, in downtown Vancouver.

Band Members

Current

Former

Guest

Appearances in other media

  • Gob appeared on the Canadian television show Being Ian.
  • Gob's song "I Hear You Calling" is featured on the soundtrack of the video game NHL 2002 by EA Sports.
  • Gob's song "I've Been Up Those Steps" and an EA Exlusive "Stick With You" are featured on the soundtrack of the video game NHL 2003 by EA Sports.
  • Gob's song "Oh Ellin!" is featured on the soundtrack of the video game NHL 2004 by EA Sports.
  • Gob appeared in the movie Going the Distance (briefly towards the end)
  • Gob are also to appear in the movie Sharp as Marbles due for later release this year.
  • Gob stickers and posters are seen at least twice on episodes of Supernatural.
  • The song "Give Up the Grudge" appears in the soundtrack of American Wedding. This song also features in the movie (at the start of the bachelor-party scene).

Discography

Date of Release Title Label US Billboard Peak UK Peak US Sales
1994 Self-Titled Landspeed Records
1995 Too Late... No Friends Mint Records
May 13, 1997 Ass Seen on TV Sony BMG Music Entertainment
December 8, 1998 How Far Shallow Takes You Landspeed Records
January 23, 2001 World According to Gob Sony BMG Music Entertainment #194
October 8, 2002 F.U. EP Nettwerk
April 1, 2003 Foot in Mouth Disease Sony BMG Music Entertainment #132
November 27, 2007 Muertos Vivos Aquarius
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