Uncharted (EP)

Uncharted
EP by Less Than Jake
Released	November 15, 2024 (2024-11-15)
Length	22:15
Label	Pure Noise
Producer	Bill Stevenson
Less Than Jake chronology
Silver Linings (2020) Uncharted (2024)
Singles from Uncharted
"Broken Words" Released: June 20, 2024 "Walking Pipebomb" Released: July 31, 2024 "Not My Problem" Released: August 20, 2024 "Brand New Day" Released: September 10, 2024 "Sunny Side" Released: October 8, 2024

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Distorted Sound	8/10[1]
Kerrang!	[2]

Uncharted is an EP by the American ska punk band Less Than Jake, released by Pure Noise Records on November 15, 2024.[3] It is their first EP produced by Bill Stevenson, who is the drummer for the Descendents. It was announced on October 8, 2024, to coincide with the release of the single "Sunny Side".[4] The EP debuted at number 34 on the UK Independent Albums chart and number 16 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart.

Background

The band were reported to be in their recording studio throughout 2023 and 2024, alongside touring. On June 20, 2024, the first single, "Broken Words", was released,[5] followed by "Walking Pipebomb" in July,[6] "Not My Problem" in August,[7] "Brand New Day" in September,[8] and "Sunny Side" released alongside the EP announcement in October.[4] All singles were released as 7-inch vinyl.

When discussing the album, the band said “When [we] started writing this EP, there was no intent for these songs to live together as a collection. As each song took life, we realized that the songs were more in tune with each other than we had originally thought. Six songs became seven and we were recording them with our one of our musical heroes (Bill Stevenson). It felt different - a feeling we hadn’t felt about a recording for some time. This EP represents a new chapter in the story of Less Than Jake. Forward we go into the Uncharted…”[3]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Less Than Jake.

Uncharted track listing

No.	Title	Lead vocals	Length
1.	"Broken Words"	Lima	2:52
2.	"Walking Pipebomb"	DeMakes Lima	2:45
3.	"Not My Problem"	DeMakes	3:25
4.	"Brand New Day"	Lima DeMakes	3:26
5.	"Sunny Side"	DeMakes Lima	3:47
6.	"Dead Days (Over and Over)"	DeMakes	3:06
7.	"Shake Loose The Truth"	Lima	2:51
Total length:			22:15

Personnel

Personnel per sleeve.

Less Than Jake Chris DeMakes – vocals, guitar Roger Lima – vocals, bass guitar Peter "JR" Wasilewski – tenor saxophone Buddy Schaub – trombone Matt Yonker – drums

Production and design Bill Stevenson – producer, engineer Jason Livermore – mixing, mastering

Charts

Chart performance for Uncharted

Chart (2024)	Peak position
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[9]	67
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[10]	34
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[11]	16
US Current Alternative Albums[12]	11
US Current Rock Albums[12]	14
US Record Label Independent Albums[12]	16
US Current Digital Albums[12]	45

References

1. McDougall, Fernanda (16 November 2024). "EP Review: Uncharted – Less Than Jake". Distorted Sound. Archived from the original on 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
2. Pearlman, Mischa (21 November 2024). "EP review: Less Than Jake – Uncharted". Kerrang!. Archived from the original on 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
3. "Less Than Jake releases "Uncharted" EP". New Jersey Stage. November 17, 2024.
4. Sacher, Andrew (October 8, 2024). "Less Than Jake announce new EP 'Uncharted' (exclusive vinyl & new video)". Brooklyn Vegan.
5. Weaver, James (2024-06-20). "Less Than Jake release new song 'Broken Words'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
6. Weaver, James (2024-08-01). "Less Than Jake release new song 'Walking Pipebomb'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
7. Caine, Zee (2024-08-23). "News: Less Than Jake Share New Single: Not My Problem". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
8. Frankel, Ricky (11 September 2024). "Less Than Jake announce new 7-inch". Punknews.
9. "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
10. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
11. "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
12. "Less Than Jake on X". Twitter. Retrieved 8 December 2024.