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Canada Gob has carved out a significant presence in the punk rock and pop-punk scene, earning JUNO nominations and collaborating with major media outlets for their music.
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Request A ShowNettwerk Records signed Gob and re-released "How Far Shallow Takes You" in 1999. They also released "The World According to Gob" in 2001 and the F.U. EP in 2002.
Gob recorded the compilation F.U. EP as a promotional record for Arista Records in 2002. They also released their album "Foot in Mouth Disease" on Arista Records in 2003.
Gob released their album "Muertos Vivos" in Canada on Aquarius Records in 2007.
Gob released their album "Apt. 13" on New Damage Records in 2014. Other sources mention that New Damage Records is also an associated band in some context.
Gob released their self-titled album in 1994 and "Too Late... No Friends" in 1995 on Landspeed Records. "How Far Shallow Takes You" was re-released on Landspeed in 1999 due to conflicts with Fearless Records.
Gob released "Too Late... No Friends" on Mint Records in 1995.
Gob released "How Far Shallow Takes You" on Fearless Records in 1998.
Gob released "Foot in Mouth Disease" and "Muertos Vivos" in Japan via BMG. The F.U. EP was also released internationally via BMG.
Gob's album "Muertos Vivos" was released on Cobraside (Vinyl) in the U.S. in 2007.
Gob's songs "I Hear You Calling", "Soda", "Banshee Song", "Oh! Ellin", "I've Been Up These Steps", and "Sick With You" were featured in various Electronic Arts video games such as NHL 2002, NHL 2003, NHL 2004, and Madden NFL 2004.
Gob made a cameo appearance in the film "Going The Distance" (2004) where they performed as themselves at the MuchMusic Video Awards.
Tom Thacker, the lead vocalist and guitarist for Gob, joined Sum 41 as their lead guitarist in 2007 due to a departure in their lineup and became a permanent member.
Gob has appeared at several music festivals, with the Vans Warped Tour being among the most well-known.
Gob performed at the Pigeon Lake Music Festival.
Gob announced they would be performing at the Harvest Music Fest in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Gob promoted their releases available at Freecloud Records in Edmonton.
The Feldman Agency represents Gob, describing them as 'Canadian pop punk pioneers' with JUNO nominations and popular music videos.
Gob collaborated with punktendo.com to create their own 'Punk-tendo' game, as mentioned on their Facebook page.
Gob, a Canadian punk rock band hailing from Langley, British Columbia, formed in 1993. The initial lineup included Tom Thacker on lead guitar and vocals, Theo Goutzinakis on rhythm/co-lead guitar and vocals, Patrick “Wolfman Pat” Paszana on drums, and Kelly Macauley on bass. Thacker and Goutzinakis frequently alternated lead vocal duties, with Goutzinakis occasionally contributing lead guitar. Their early material led to their self-titled album in 1993, released in 1994 on Landspeed Records. This formative period saw them refining their sound, which featured tracks with lead vocals split between Tom and Theo. Key early releases like “Too Late… No Friends” (1995, reissued 2000) and “How Far Shallow Takes You” (1998, re-released 1999) established their position in the punk rock landscape, showcasing a progression towards a heavier sound, detailed lyrical themes, and increased musical maturity.
The band’s commercial success significantly expanded with “The World According to Gob” in 2001, which attained Gold certification by the CRIA in May 2002. This album produced prominent hits such as “I Hear You Calling.” Their music gained further exposure through features in various movies, television shows, and video games. Singles like “Oh! Ellin,” “I’ve Been Up These Steps,” and “Sick With You” were included in notable sporting games such as NHL 2002, NHL 2003, NHL 2004, and Madden NFL 2004. Gob continued their momentum with the F.U. EP in 2002 and the album “Foot in Mouth Disease” in 2003, which yielded the popular single “Give Up the Grudge,” reaching No. 11 on Canada’s Rock chart. The band also made a cameo appearance in the Canadian teen comedy “Going The Distance” in 2004, performing as themselves.
Changes in the band’s lineup included the departure of bassist Craig Wood in 2004, who was replaced by Tyson Maiko, and later Steven Fairweather in 2008. The band released their fifth full-length album, “Muertos Vivos,” in 2007, showcasing a heavier and more serious musical direction, with singles such as “We’re All Dying” and “Banshee Song.” Tom Thacker additionally joined Sum 41 as lead guitarist in 2007, becoming a permanent member. Gob continued to actively tour and release new music, with their album “Apt. 13” being released in 2014, supported by a Canadian tour alongside Seaway, demonstrating their continued presence and evolution in the music industry.
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