| 1a | Welcome To Loserville | 2:41 |
| 1b | Ticket Outta Loserville | 3:22 |
| 2 | Eddie's Song | 3:45 |
| 3 | Little Things | 3:32 |
| 4 | Party's Over | 4:13 |
| 5 | Boyband | 3:01 |
| 6 | Sick | 3:32 |
| 7 | Slacker | 3:56 |
| 8 | Holly... I'm The One | 3:42 |
| 9 | Wear Me Down | 3:20 |
| 10a | Murdered In The Mosh | 3:26 |
| 10b | Murdered In The Mosh (Choral Version - Hidden Track) | 3:15 |
Son Of Dork – Welcome To Loserville (Special Edition)
Experience the high-energy debut that defined James Bourne's post-Busted era. Released in 2005 on Mercury Records, Welcome To Loserville sees the acclaimed songwriter shifting gears toward a harder, more authentic pop-punk sound. Produced by the legendary Gil Norton (known for his work with the Pixies), this album trading Busted’s boyband polish for fast drumming, choppy guitars, and a "proper" band aesthetic.
This Special Edition 11-track CD showcases Bourne’s uncanny knack for infectious hooks and snarky, whimsical lyrics that capture the mid-2000s zeitgeist—touching on everything from MySpace culture to the complexities of the music scene. The album's enduring influence is so significant that it later served as the primary inspiration for the successful stage musical of the same name.
Key Tracks Include:
- "Ticket Outta Loserville" – A high-octane anthem of teenage defiance.
- "Eddie's Song" – A standout single featuring the band's signature "bouncy" guitar work.
- "Boyband" – A sharp, satirical look at the music industry that highlights Bourne's lyrical wit.
- "Murdered In The Mosh" – An excellent, Norton-mixed closer that leans into the band’s West Coast influences.
A must-have for fans of Blink-182, The Starting Line, and the mid-2000s UK pop-punk explosion, this record remains a "spectacularly bouncy" staple of the genre.
