EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Local H Shares “California Songs (Remastered)” from Their New Version of “Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?” Album

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Long-running Alt-Rock greats Local H have shared “California Songs” – a remastered version off the reissue of Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles? due out this week via the respected Brutal Panda Records label. Like most of this classic album, the track highlights Local H’s penchant for raucous riffs, clever songwriting, dynamic shifts, and cutting lyrics. Stream the single and watch the visualizer here at Ghost Cult now!

Scott says, ““California Songs” is either… 

A.) A scathing Midwestern rebuke to bi-coastal media elitism. 

B.) A totally normal, reasonable reaction to an overabundance of music dedicated to the Golden State. 

C.) Just another lame-ass song about California.”

 

Pre-order here:

https://linktr.ee/LocalH

 

Local H is hosting a Bandcamp listening party! Join Scott for a chat and a preview of the new record on September 12th at 7pm EST. Get more details HERE.

 

Brutal Panda is proud to release the Deluxe 20th Anniversary Reissue of LOCAL H’s cult rock n’ roll classic Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, remastered from the original recordings and finally available on vinyl for the first time ever.

Physical pre-orders are available now on Deluxe 2xLP/2xLP/CD-Blu Ray Combo/CS/Digital via Brutal Panda Records & G&P Records. The reissue will see an official release date on September 13th. 

Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?, LOCAL H’s fifth studio album, was originally released in 2004. The album saw Chicago’s finest rock duo move further away from the mainstream and into cult status (like the album title’s namesake) with the release of their first truly independent full-length. The album contains some of the band’s finest songwriting and spans across various genres, incorporating elements of hard rock, electric blues, acoustic ballads, heavy metal, and high-energy punk. A watershed high-point in a career that is about to enter its 35th year.

Local H frontman Scott Lucas commented on the anniversary + reissue: “I think it’s the best record we ever made. And I’m psyched that it’s finally on vinyl. Hopefully, Riff approves.”

LOCAL H’s Whatever Happened To P.J. Soles?: 20th Anniversary Reissue – tracklisting

  1. Where Are They Now?
  2. Everyone Alive
  3. California Songs
  4. Dick Jones
  5. Money on the Dresser
  6. P.J. Soles
  7. How’s the Weather Down There?
  8. Buffalo Trace
  9. Heaven on the Way Down
  10. Hey, Rita
  11. Heavy Metal Bakesale
  12. Mellowed
  13. That’s What They All Say
  14. Halcyon Days (Where Were You Then?)

The vinyl is packaged in a heavyweight gatefold jacket complete with an 8-page booklet featuring extended liner notes and expanded artwork. CD / Blu-Ray Combo features 3 unreleased, professionally recorded live shows from the P.J. Soles era!

 

 

Tickets and more information for LOCAL H’s upcoming tour can be found here:

https://linktr.ee/LocalH

Local H TOUR DATES: 

Sept 15 – Grog Shop, OH^

Sept 16 – Rec Room, NY^

Sept 17 – The Song & Dance, NY^

Sept 18 – Wally’s Hampton Beach, NH *

Sept 19 – District Music Hall Norwalk, CT *

Sept 20 – District Music Hall, CT*

Sept 22 – Brooklyn Made Brooklyn, NY *  

Sept 23 – The Queen Wilmington, DE *

Sept 24 – The Broadberry Richmond, VA *

Sept 26 – Lovedraft’s Brewing Co. Mechanicsburg, PA *

Sept 27 – The King of Clubs Columbus, OH *

Sept 28 – Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life Fest  

Sept 29 – The Mill & Mine Knoxville, TN *

Oct 1 – Club LA Destin, FL *

Oct 2 – Southport Music Hall Jefferson, LA *

Oct 3 – The Rev Room Little Rock, AR *

Oct 4 – The Vanguard Tulsa, OK *

Oct 5 – The Bottleneck Lawrence, KS *

Oct 7 – The Black Sheep, CO^

Oct 9 – Sinwave, NV^

Oct 11- Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock 

Oct 13 – Kilby Court, UT^

Oct 16 – Metro, IL (Whatever Happened To P.J. Soles? Anniversary Show)^

 

 

*= w/ Helmet

^ = Local H Headliner

Local H Bio:

Unlike so many of their peers from the 90s, Local H have refused to slow down. Since the band’s formation in 1990, they have released 8 studio albums, countless EPs and live records, a well-received series of “Mix Tapes” featuring a surprising mix of cover songs, and a steady stream of memorable singles that include “Eddie Vedder,” “Hands On The Bible,” “California Songs,” and the rock radio staple “Bound For The Floor.” In addition to all of that, guitarist/vocalist Scott Lucas and drummer Ryan Harding have maintained a near constant international touring schedule — forging a blistering live show that has amassed a loyal and enthusiastic fan base. 

 

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