No Justice

















No Justice
No Justice


Since 2005, the name No Justice has become a familiar fixture on Texas radio, charting seven Top 10 singles and a pair of No. 1s in only a four-year span. During that time, the five-piece from Stillwater, Oklahoma also became a polished touring machine, playing nearly 200 shows a year and every square inch of roadhouse in the Lone Star State and then some. After recording three albums and building up a formidable grassroots following, No Justice lead singer and guitarist Steve Rice realized that even a state the size of Texas has its borders. It was time for No Justice to introduce themselves to the rest of the country. By late 2009, the group had landed a new record deal, partnered with a veteran artist manager and made the decision to record their next project, called Second Avenue, in Music City, USA. The band’s Country leanings were certainly a fit for Nashville, says Rice, while the No Justice sound had developed over the years into a well-balanced compound of roots, red dirt, country and blues. “We’re honored to be associated with the music and those legendary musicians from Texas and Oklahoma,” says Rice. “We have a strong connection to our fans down there. No Justice is a diverse band that’s been inspired by a lot of different artists, and because of that, we appeal to just about anybody, from 5-year olds to 50-year olds, from cowboys to punk rock chicks.” Like Rice, the rest of No Justice – guitarist Jerry Payne, bassist Joey Trevino, drummer Armando Lopez and new lead guitarist Cody Patton - are excited about the future. The new album, produced by Dexter Green (Collective Soul), is their first studio effort in several years and the band’s first album for their new label, Carved Records. “We’re really proud of this new record,” says guitarist Payne. “I think our fans – both new and old - are going to enjoy this. Bringing in Dex Green was really valuable in refining the No Justice sound. We’re also thrilled to be on board with Carved Records now. Tim and his team are great people – just as focused as we are. It's an exciting time for all of us.” “The stars just kind of aligned for us when it came to signing No Justice,” explains Carved Records CEO Tim Porter. “Carved had just opened its doors and we were looking to sign an act that had a strong identity. We aren’t interested in cookie-cutter bands at this label; we want artists that know how to put on a live show, write great songs and aren’t afraid to work. No Justice has all three in spades.” True enough, the No Justice resume speaks directly to their hard-touring work ethic, having shared stages with acts like Willie Nelson, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Robison, Billy Joe Shaver, Gary Allan, Cross Canadian Ragweed, David Allan Coe, Pat Green, Chris Ledoux, Jack Ingram and countless others during the band’s career. It was their reputation as one of the region’s premier live acts that resulted in their 2007 release, Live at Billy Bob’s Texas, an honor for any band that has played the legendary Texas honky-tonk. In early 2010, No Justice returned to the studio to begin their latest effort, Second Avenue. “We called it Second Avenue because we felt like we were going in a different direction with our ideas on this record. It’s kind of a rebirth for us, like we’ve got a second chance to do some things we’ve been wanting to do for a while now,” says Rice. The lead singer found himself writing or co-writing eight of the tracks selected for the final album, often collaborating with Nashville songwriters like Clint Ingersoll, Derek Hoke and Danny Green. Special guest appearances by Rebecca Lynn Howard and Johnny Cooper rounded out the band’s first full-album Nashville recording experience. The new record should be out sometime in the spring, Rice says. Although fans will certainly recognize that familiar No Justice sound, the time spent in Music City certainly won’t escape the ears of Country radio, either. It’s a natural evolution for the talented group from Stillwater. Or, as Rice simply calls it, “just a facelift.” -Feb. 2010

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No Justice  05/08/2006            
ssc22
Best CD I have right now. Best CD in years. I am a big Reckless Kelly fan, but No Justice is dominating my CD player. I can't stop listening to it.
No Justice  05/02/2006            
Courtney
you guys are awesome!!! I love every one of yalls songs, Casey you are absolutly gorgeous! I will keep buying every album yall make THANKS FOR THE GOOD TIMES
No Justice  04/24/2006            
luke
This is a really great album. I heard you guys on the radio and I havn't stopped since. You guys are too good to be true. Southern rock is at its best.
No Justice  04/09/2006            
hotdaddy
I disagree with merle about Circles... the song stands out as an interesting departure from the other songs on the album...this band is versatile ! You get a whole lot more than you're looking for... Kudos to Steve and the band for a WIDE vision... good job men !!
No Justice  03/27/2006            
merle
OUCH! Guys "Circles" is a bit disappointing. The lyrics are so weak and somewhat predictable- "What goes around comes around...Why can't you think of me in circles" Whoever wrote this isn't very original. You guys are doing great don't slack off now!
No Justice  03/24/2006            
MBZ
GREAT ALBUM....KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!! WOULD LIKE YA TO COME INTO THE BROWNWOOD TEXAS AREA SOON!!
No Justice  03/23/2006            
The Flash - KTJS
The cats have tellent but are too ordinary to make a lasting impact. So far they are little more than Steve Earle / Mike McClure wannabes.
No Justice  03/21/2006            
dbiggs
NJ is way above the rest! The greatest thing to ever come from Stillwater!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No Justice  03/20/2006            
Docta101
These guys are freakin' bad! I just got their CD and i can't stop listening 2 it. No doubt about it, the sky is the limit for this band.
No Justice  03/19/2006            
longtime fan
"Red Dress" and "Never Come Back" are fantastic songs! I do disagree with RedDirtShayla that "Circles" is a stand out track. There are other songs on the CD that are much better.
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