On their last official release on Worthless Records - No Laughing Matter experiments with elements of electronica, spoken word, R&B (on Belly Up), Rock, and more, all blended together into a lush soundscape!!!
This project recorded by No Laughing Matter on Worthless Records (post R.E.X.), included a slightly different line-up with Scott Roman Handling alot of the Guitar work, as well as the vocals, John Starkey on Lead Guitar, YT Baker on Drums, and David Manzo on Bass and Vocals. Received great reviews but had poor distribution.
Originally released on Worthless Records on cassette only, This Critically acclaimed project was re-released on R.E.X. records on CD in 1990. Songs like the title cut, and Bad Blood, were groundbreaking at the time of their release. The group was labeled as being too dark or "negative" for christian music, and would part ways with R.E.X just before starting work on their follow-up project. In the words of one Christian Music Executive ...."you guys are the bastards of Christian Rock!" A label the band wore with pride as they refused to compromise on what they believed was a message and style that God had called them to!
No Laughing Matter - Volume 1 - Discernment & Volume 1/2 - 1987
A collection of classic NLM oldies and a few rarities and oddities! The project would precede Discernment by only a couple of months. Three extremely rare cuts appear on this project: All God's Children, Torn, and Requiem. Some of the recordings were live & some were in-studio.
This was the first solo project by No Laughing Matter singer & songwriter - Scott Roman. Released just after the bands best-known project "Monstor", it follows in the same musical tradition, while exploring various themes from writers such as Lewis Carroll, William Blake, and others...
The second solo project from Scott Roman is a bit experimental at times, but at other times it is very personal and revealing. One highlight is the very personal "Grand Design", which was written about his struggles concerning his father being diagnosed with Lymphoma.
For his third outing on his own Scott Roman writes, performs all instruments, arranges and records the entire project on his own. "I wanted to try something completely different" says Roman. The result is an adventurous musical trip with some flashes of brilliance (Dagger of the Mind, Black Limousine). Give a listen; you'll be glad you did!
Who Are These Guys?!!!!! Their only release finds ALP laying down some tasty beats and lyrics that are sometimes biting; sometimes waaay out there!!! ....be like Gumby, be flexible; be like Gumby, stand firm!....
120db was a progression from what started as a collaboration between NLM Singer - Scott Roman, and Drummer - YT Baker. Later they would join with Bassist David Manzo to perform and record as Mustard. This project, "Good Morning World", was a transition from Mustard to a reincarnation of NLM with a new lineup. Many of the songs would evolve and appear on a NLM release entitled "120db". Get It?!
This was Scott Roman's first band (pre NLM). The project is based on the book of Ecclesiastes, and the futility of life when it is not centered upon God. Sort of a progressive rock meets new wave hybrid!
A side project by NLM Bassist Rod Glaze and a drummer named Matt Spangler. Recorded in 1988 @ The Edge of The Earth by none other than Mr. Ted Worthless! The music is straight-up punk rock that is full of conviction, but also has a sense of humor!