Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles is the fifth studio album by Local H. It was released on April 6, 2004, on Studio E Records. It received an Australian release doubled with Alive ’05 on July 16, 2007. “California Songs” and “Hey, Rita” have become staples at many of Local H‘s live performances. The album is Scott Lucas‘ favourite Local H record.
The album title references P.J. Soles, an American actress, known for her roles in John Carpenter‘s 1978 horror film Halloween, the 1979 musical comedy Rock N Roll High School, and Ivan Reitman‘s 1981 comedy Stripes.
Tracklist:
- Where Are They Now?
- Everyone Alive
- California Songs
- Dick Jones
- Money on the Dresser
- P.J. Soles
- How’s the Weather Down There?
- Buffalo Trace
- Heaven on the Way Down
- Hey, Rita
- Heavy Metal Bakesale
- Mellowed
- That’s What They All Say
- Halcyon Days (Where Were You Then?)
Credits:
Scott Lucas: guitar, percussion, bass, vocals
Brian St. Clair: drums
Zak Schneider: mellotron on “Dick Jones”
Eric Oblander: harp on “Money on the Dresser”
Annie: photography
Kii Arens: photography, layout design, set design
Elizabeth Chesney: cover model
Matt Leatherman: assistant
Rodney Mills: mastering
Geoff Sabin: help
