(Used) GOB cd collection F.U. EP Foot In Mouth Disease Too Late... No Friends
Gob emerged from British Columbia’s 1990s punk scene with fast songs, sharp humour and the shared vocals of guitarists Tom Thacker and Theo Goutzinakis. Their early records lean towards raw skate punk and melodic hardcore, while later releases introduced cleaner production and bigger pop-punk hooks.
Although “I Hear You Calling” and “Give Up the Grudge” became their best-known songs, Gob’s catalogue runs deeper—making them a good choice for fans of Face to Face, Lagwagon, Millencolin and early Green Day. Gob official site
F.U. EP
Released in 2002, the F.U. EP served as a bridge between The World According to Gob and Foot in Mouth Disease.
It combines earlier favourites with newer material, including “Ming Tran,” “L.A. Song,” “Sick with You” and a re-recorded version of “Soda.” The result is part sampler, part standalone release, capturing Gob as they moved towards a more polished and accessible sound.
A worthwhile addition for collectors, particularly for its tracks and versions not found on the regular studio albums.
Foot in Mouth Disease (Japan Press with OBI)
Released in 2003, Foot in Mouth Disease delivers Gob’s most streamlined mixture of punk energy, metallic guitars and radio-ready choruses.
“Give Up the Grudge” is the immediate anthem, while “Oh! Ellin,” “Ming Tran,” “I’ve Been Up These Steps,” “Lemon-Aid” and “This Evil World” keep the album fast and memorable. The Japanese pressing adds “My New Favorite Shoplifter” and a cover of Kick Axe’s “Heavy Metal Shuffle.”
An excellent choice for listeners who enjoy the heavier side of early-2000s pop punk.
Gob
Gob’s self-titled 1994 release presents the band in its earliest and roughest form. The nine short tracks are direct, noisy and built around rapid tempos rather than polished production.
“Custer’s Last One Night Stand,” “Cleansing,” “Low Self Esteem” and “Losing Face” offer a snapshot of the group before its sound became more melodic. Several songs were later re-recorded for Too Late… No Friends.
A compact piece of Canadian punk history and an appealing item for dedicated Gob collectors.
Too Late… No Friends
Released in 1995, Too Late… No Friends was Gob’s first full-length album. Its 20 brief songs combine skate-punk speed, mischievous humour and simple but addictive melodies.
“Soda” became an early signature song, supported by “You’re Too Cool,” “Bad Day,” “Extra, Extra,” “Lobster Boy” and “Open Your Eyes.” The production is raw, but that unpolished energy is a large part of the album’s appeal. Official Bandcamp release
The best starting point for anyone wanting to hear Gob before their later pop-punk breakthrough.