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| caption         = [[Everlast]] and [[Danny Boy (rapper)|Danny Boy]] in 2011
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| background       = group_or_band
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| genre           = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| genre             = {{hlist|[[Hardcore hip-hop]]|[[Irish rap]]}}
| origin           = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.
| origin           = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.
| years_active     = {{hlist|1990–1996|2010–2011|2017}}
| years_active     = {{hlist|1990–1996|2010–2011|2017}}
| label           = [[Tommy Boy Records|Tommy Boy]]
| label             = [[Tommy Boy Records|Tommy Boy]]
| associated_acts  = {{hlist|[[La Coka Nostra]]|[[Cypress Hill]]|[[Funkdoobiest]]|[[Divine Styler]]|[[Limp Bizkit]]}}
| website           =  
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| past_members     = [[Everlast]]<br />[[Danny Boy (rapper)|Danny Boy]]<br />[[DJ Lethal]]
| past_members     = [[Everlast]]<br />[[Danny Boy (rapper)|Danny Boy]]<br />[[DJ Lethal]]
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'''House of Pain''' was an American hip hop trio that released three albums in the 1990s. The group consisted of [[DJ Lethal]], [[Danny Boy (rapper)|Danny Boy]], and [[Everlast]]. They are best known for their 1992 hit single "[[Jump Around]]", which reached number 3 in their native United States of America, number 6 in Ireland and number 8 in the United Kingdom. The group broke up in 1996.
'''House of Pain''' was an American [[hardcore hip-hop]] trio.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Griffin |first=Gil |date=October 31, 1992 |title=House of Pain |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1992/Billboard-1992-10-31.pdf |access-date=March 25, 2026|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|page=14}}</ref> They are also regarded as pioneers of [[Irish rap]] due to their [[Celts|Celtic]] aesthetics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hunt |first=Dennis |date=September 5, 1992 |title=House of Pain Gets Its Irish Up Over 'Gimmick' : The group has received a lot of attention for being the first Irish rap act, but it's not a label the rappers like to dwell on. |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-09-05-ca-5711-story.html |access-date=March 25, 2026 |website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> Consisting of [[DJ Lethal]], [[Danny Boy (rapper)|Danny Boy]] and [[Everlast]], they released three albums: ''[[House of Pain (album)|House of Pain]]'' (1992), ''[[Same as It Ever Was]]'' (1994) and ''[[Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again]]'' (1996). They are best known for their 1992 hit single "[[Jump Around]]", which reached number 3 in the United States, number 6 in Ireland, and number 8 in the United Kingdom.  
 
Lead rapper [[Everlast]] went on to pursue a solo career as a [[Blues Rock|blues rock]] artist and member of the [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[La Coka Nostra]] which also featured DJ Lethal. DJ Lethal would later join and find commercial success with the rap rock band [[Limp Bizkit]]. House of Pain reunited briefly in 2010 for a world tour.


The group's name is a reference to the [[H.G. Wells]] novel ''[[The Island of Dr Moreau]]'', a reference carried further by the naming of their 2011 tour ''He Who Breaks the Law''; however, they initially became aware of the phrase via the [[Oingo Boingo]] song "[[Good for Your Soul|No Spill Blood]]", of which they were fans.
The group broke up in 1996 but reunited briefly in 2010 for a world tour and in 2017. Lead rapper [[Everlast]] went on to pursue a solo career and was a member of the [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[La Coka Nostra]], which also featured DJ Lethal. DJ Lethal would later join and find commercial success with the [[nu metal]] band [[Limp Bizkit]].


==Band history==
==Band history==
===1990–1992: Formation and breakthrough===
===1990–1992: Formation and breakthrough===
In 1990, Daniel O'Connor ([[Danny Boy (rapper)|Danny Boy O'Connor]]) got together with fellow rapper Erik Schrody ([[Everlast]]) who had just released a rap album called ''[[Forever Everlasting]]'' (1990), that did not have much success. O'Connor knew Schrody when he went to [[William Howard Taft High School (Los Angeles, California)|William Howard Taft High School]] in [[Woodland Hills, California]] (1984–1986), and various hip hop events they attended in their teens. Both of Irish American descent, they decided to make a hip hop group with this identity. While hanging out at O'Connor's home, Schrody noticed a cassette with the title ''House of Pain'', which was a demo of a [[Punk rock|Punk]] group O'Connor tried to put together. Schrody really liked the name and felt they should re-use as their name. Schrody brought in his former DJ Leor Dimant ([[DJ Lethal]]), who is of Latvian descent, and House of Pain was created. Schrody would become the lead rapper, while O'Connor acted as the hype man, second [[emcee]], art director and the graphic artist of the group.<ref name="FromOutside">{{cite news |last=Graham |first=Ginnie |date=May 5, 2017 |title=From the Outside: Hip-hop artist Danny Boy O'Connor saves a house, finds a mission |work=Tulsa World |location=Tulsa, OK |url=https://tulsaworld.com/lifestyles/magazine/from-the-outside-hip-hop-artist-danny-boy-o-connor-saves-a-house-finds-a/article_6cd301fc-bff8-5875-ab31-5945d00bf48c.html |access-date=July 28, 2021}}</ref> After they recorded a demo, for which O'Connor designed the cover, that created a bidding war among labels. The label they chose was [[Tommy Boy Records]], who credited O'Connor's art work with having initially caught their attention.
In 1990, Daniel O'Connor ([[Danny Boy (rapper)|Danny Boy O'Connor]]) got together with fellow rapper Erik Schrody ([[Everlast]]), who had just released a rap album called ''[[Forever Everlasting]]'' (1990), which did not have much success. O'Connor knew Schrody when he went to [[William Howard Taft High School (Los Angeles, California)|William Howard Taft High School]] in [[Woodland Hills, California]] (1984–1986), and various hip-hop events they attended in their teens. Both of Irish American descent, they decided to make a hip-hop group with this identity. While hanging out at O'Connor's home, Schrody noticed a cassette with the title ''House of Pain'', which was a demo of a [[Punk rock|Punk]] group O'Connor tried to put together. Schrody really liked the name and felt they should reuse it as their name. Schrody brought in his former DJ Leor Dimant ([[DJ Lethal]]), who is of Latvian descent, and House of Pain was created. Schrody would become the lead rapper, while O'Connor acted as the hype man, second [[emcee]], art director and the graphic artist of the group.<ref name="FromOutside">{{cite news |last=Graham |first=Ginnie |date=May 5, 2017 |title=From the Outside: Hip-hop artist Danny Boy O'Connor saves a house, finds a mission |work=Tulsa World |location=Tulsa, OK |url=https://tulsaworld.com/lifestyles/magazine/from-the-outside-hip-hop-artist-danny-boy-o-connor-saves-a-house-finds-a/article_6cd301fc-bff8-5875-ab31-5945d00bf48c.html |access-date=July 28, 2021}}</ref> After they recorded a demo, for which O'Connor designed the cover, that created a bidding war among labels. The label they chose was [[Tommy Boy Records]], who credited O'Connor's artwork with having initially caught their attention.


In 1992, they released their debut album ''[[House of Pain (album)|House of Pain]]'', subtitled ''Fine Malt Lyrics.''<ref>{{cite AV media |url= |title=House Of Pain - Fine Malt Lyrics |date=1992 |last1=Schrody |first1=Erik "Everlast" |type=CD |medium= |language=English |publisher=Tommy Boy Records |trans-title= |location= |time= |access-date= |id=TBCD 1056 |isbn= |oclc= |quote= |last3=Dimant |first3=Leor "Dj Lethal" |first2=Danny "Danny Boy" |last2=O'Connor}}</ref> Their first single "[[Jump Around]]" was a major hit. In the United States, it peaked at number 3 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Hot 100]], while reaching number 5 on the [[Hot Rap Songs]], 13 on [[Rhythmic Top 40]], 1 on [[Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales]], number 17 on the ''Billboard'' [[Dance Club Songs]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Natasha |date=March 17, 2016 |title=Throwback Thursday - House of Pain 'Jump Around' (1992) |url=https://hot1047.com/throwback-thursday-house-of-pain-jump-around-1992/ |access-date=2022-04-10 |website=Hot 104.7 |language=en}}</ref> and is certified platinum.<ref name=":42">{{Cite web |title=Gold & Platinum |url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415031853/https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=House+Of+pain |archive-date=April 15, 2022 |access-date=2022-04-10 |website=RIAA |language=en-US}}</ref> The song was produced by Lawrence Muggerud ([[DJ Muggs]]) and performed by Schrody. Both Muggerud and Schrody knew each other since Rhyme Syndicate. Muggerud who had a beat he had submitted to various artist, eventually invited Schrody to give it a try. Schrody wrote lyrics in his driveway and being influenced by dance hall singer [[Shabba Ranks]] part of the lyrics were "Jump around, if you love freedom. Jump around, if you love culture", which Muggerud suggested they trim down to "Jump Around". While re-working his lyrics, Muggerud came up with the iconic horn that accompany the song.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weingarten |first=Christopher R. |date=February 24, 2012 |title=An Oral History of House of Pain's 'Jump Around' |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413003718/https://www.spin.com/2012/02/house-pain-look-back-20-years-jump-around/ |url=https://www.spin.com/2012/02/house-pain-look-back-20-years-jump-around/ |archive-date=April 13, 2022 |access-date=2022-04-10 |website=SPIN |language=en-US}}</ref> Their second single "[[Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom)]]" peaked at 65 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, 75 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]], 14 on the [[Dance Club Songs]], and 74 on [[Radio Songs (chart)|Radio Songs]]. The album peaked at 14 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]],<ref name=":02">{{cite web |title=House of Pain - Chart History - Billboard 200 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/TLP |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028052550/https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/TLP |archive-date=October 28, 2019 |publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=2019-10-07}}</ref> 14 on the U.S. ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Top Current Albums]],<ref name=":12">{{cite web |title=House of Pain - Chart History - U.S. Billboard Top Current Albums |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/TCL |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028052527/https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/TCL |archive-date=October 28, 2019 |publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=2019-10-07}}</ref> 16 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]],<ref name=":22">{{cite web |title=House of Pain - Chart History - U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/BLP |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028052556/https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/BLP |archive-date=October 28, 2019 |publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=2019-10-07}}</ref> 14 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' [[Top Album Sales]],<ref name=":32">{{cite web |title=House of Pain - Chart History - U.S. Billboard Top Album Sales |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/TSL |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028054046/https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/TSL |archive-date=October 28, 2019 |publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=2019-10-07}}</ref> and is certified platinum.<ref name=":42"/>
In 1992, House of Pain released their debut album ''[[House of Pain (album)|House of Pain]]'', subtitled ''Fine Malt Lyrics.''<ref>{{cite AV media |url= |title=House Of Pain - Fine Malt Lyrics |date=1992 |last1=Schrody |first1=Erik "Everlast" |type=CD |medium= |language=English |publisher=Tommy Boy Records |trans-title= |location= |time= |access-date= |id=TBCD 1056 |isbn= |oclc= |quote= |last3=Dimant |first3=Leor "Dj Lethal" |first2=Danny "Danny Boy" |last2=O'Connor}}</ref> Their first single "[[Jump Around]]" was a major hit. In the United States, it peaked at number 3 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Hot 100]], while reaching number 5 on the [[Hot Rap Songs]], 13 on [[Rhythmic Top 40]], 1 on [[Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales]], number 17 on the ''Billboard'' [[Dance Club Songs]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Natasha |date=March 17, 2016 |title=Throwback Thursday - House of Pain 'Jump Around' (1992) |url=https://hot1047.com/throwback-thursday-house-of-pain-jump-around-1992/ |access-date=2022-04-10 |website=Hot 104.7 |language=en}}</ref> and is certified platinum.<ref name=":42">{{Cite web |title=Gold & Platinum |url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415031853/https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=House+Of+pain |archive-date=April 15, 2022 |access-date=2022-04-10 |website=RIAA |language=en-US}}</ref> The song was produced by Lawrence Muggerud ([[DJ Muggs]]) and performed by Schrody. Both Muggerud and Schrody knew each other since Rhyme Syndicate. Muggerud, who had a beat he had submitted to various artists, eventually invited Schrody to give it a try. Schrody wrote lyrics in his driveway;  being influenced by dance hall singer [[Shabba Ranks]], part of the lyrics were "Jump around, if you love freedom. Jump around, if you love culture", which Muggerud suggested they trim down to "Jump Around". While re-working his lyrics, Muggerud came up with the iconic horn that accompanies the song.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weingarten |first=Christopher R. |date=February 24, 2012 |title=An Oral History of House of Pain's 'Jump Around' |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413003718/https://www.spin.com/2012/02/house-pain-look-back-20-years-jump-around/ |url=https://www.spin.com/2012/02/house-pain-look-back-20-years-jump-around/ |archive-date=April 13, 2022 |access-date=2022-04-10 |website=SPIN |language=en-US}}</ref> Their second single "[[Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom)]]" peaked at 65 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, 75 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]], 14 on the [[Dance Club Songs]], and 74 on [[Radio Songs (chart)|Radio Songs]]. The album peaked at 14 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]],<ref name=":02">{{cite web |title=House of Pain - Chart History - Billboard 200 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/TLP |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028052550/https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/TLP |archive-date=October 28, 2019 |publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=2019-10-07}}</ref> 14 on the U.S. ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Top Current Albums]],<ref name=":12">{{cite web |title=House of Pain - Chart History - U.S. Billboard Top Current Albums |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/TCL |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028052527/https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/TCL |archive-date=October 28, 2019 |publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=2019-10-07}}</ref> 16 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]],<ref name=":22">{{cite web |title=House of Pain - Chart History - U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/BLP |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028052556/https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/BLP |archive-date=October 28, 2019 |publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=2019-10-07}}</ref> 14 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' [[Top Album Sales]],<ref name=":32">{{cite web |title=House of Pain - Chart History - U.S. Billboard Top Album Sales |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/TSL |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028054046/https://www.billboard.com/music/house-of-pain/chart-history/TSL |archive-date=October 28, 2019 |publisher=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=2019-10-07}}</ref> and is certified platinum.<ref name=":42"/>


=== 1993–1996: Subsequent success and group's breakup ===
=== 1993–1996: Subsequent success and group's breakup ===
In 1993, they were among the rap artists who had cameo roles in [[Ted Demme]]'s film ''[[Who's the Man?]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who's the Man? |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/whos-the-man/cast/2030109905/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220424173456/https://www.tvguide.com/movies/whos-the-man/cast/2030109905/ |archive-date=April 24, 2022 |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Blenkle |first=Joe |date=April 28, 1993 |title='Who's the man?' mixes rap, comedy |pages=B1 |work=The Folsom Telegraph}}</ref> For this project they provided [[Who's the Man? (song)|a theme song by the same name]], which was also used as a single for the [[Who's the Man? (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] and their subsequent album. It rose to number 97 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, 77 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks]], and 10 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales.{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} Also that year, they participated together with [[Helmet (band)|Helmet]], along with several other rap acts, on the 1993 [[rap rock]] collaborative ''[[Judgment Night (film)|Judgment Night]]'' film [[Judgment Night (soundtrack)|soundtrack]].
In 1993, they were among the rap artists who had cameo roles in [[Ted Demme]]'s film ''[[Who's the Man?]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who's the Man? |url=https://www.tvguide.com/movies/whos-the-man/cast/2030109905/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220424173456/https://www.tvguide.com/movies/whos-the-man/cast/2030109905/ |archive-date=April 24, 2022 |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Blenkle |first=Joe |date=April 28, 1993 |title='Who's the man?' mixes rap, comedy |pages=B1 |work=The Folsom Telegraph}}</ref> For this project they provided [[Who's the Man? (song)|a theme song by the same name]], which was also used as a single for the [[Who's the Man? (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] and their subsequent album. It rose to number 97 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, 77 on the [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks]], and 10 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales.{{Citation needed|date=March 2022}} Also that year, they participated together with [[Helmet (band)|Helmet]], along with several other rap acts, on the 1993 [[rap rock]] collaborative ''[[Judgment Night (film)|Judgment Night]]'' film [[Judgment Night (soundtrack)|soundtrack]].


In 1994, they released ''[[Same as It Ever Was]]''.<ref>{{cite AV media |url= |title=Same As It Ever Was |date=1994 |last1=Schrody |first1=Erik "Everlast" |type=CD |medium= |language=English |publisher=Tommy Boy Records |trans-title= |location= |time= |access-date= |id=TBCD 1089 |isbn= |oclc= |quote= |last3=Dimant |first3=Leor "Dj Lethal" |first2=Danny "Danny Boy" |last2=O'Connor}}</ref> The album peaked at 12 equally on the ''Billboard'' 200,<ref name=":02"/> the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top Current Albums,<ref name=":12"/> the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,<ref name=":22"/> the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top Album Sales,<ref name=":32"/> and is certified gold.<ref name=":42"/> ''[[AllMusic]]'' gave it four out five stars.<ref>{{Citation |title=Same as It Ever Was - House of Pain {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/same-as-it-ever-was-mw0000115218 |language=en |access-date=2022-05-20}}</ref> Matt Carlson of ''[[The Michigan Daily]]'' found the album quite good and noted "the music is laid back with some heavy driving forces underlying and strengthening it".<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Carlson |first=Matt |date=September 8, 1994 |title=Records |journal=The Michigan Daily |volume=CIV |pages=13}}</ref> J.D. Constantine of ''[[The Baltimore Sun]]'' did not like album and found it monotonous and unimaginative.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Considine |first=J.D. |date=July 8, 1994 |title=House of Pain the 'Same,' over and over |pages=Maryland Live 5 |work=The Baltimore Sun}}</ref> Roger Catlin of the ''[[Hartford Courant]]'' said that while finding the continuity monotonous it's "hard and compelling" as well as a "strong outing".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Catlin |first=Roger |date=July 14, 1994 |title=Same as it ever was |pages=Entertainment Guide 4–5 |work=Hartford Courant}}</ref> Andrew Love of ''[[The Ocala Star-Banner]]'' gave it four stars saying "this is a band that has definitely progressed over the course of one album".<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Love |first=Andrew |date=August 8, 1994 |title=Latest release is full-blown Pain |journal=Ocala Star Banner |volume=51 |pages=1C}}</ref> Music critic [[Robert Christgau]], who did not like their previous and subsequent album, gave it an A− and described it as "the hardest hip hop of the year".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Robert Christgau: CG: House of Pain |url=http://www.robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=House+of+Pain |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=www.robertchristgau.com}}</ref>
In 1994, they released ''[[Same as It Ever Was]]''.<ref>{{cite AV media |url= |title=Same As It Ever Was |date=1994 |last1=Schrody |first1=Erik "Everlast" |type=CD |medium= |language=English |publisher=Tommy Boy Records |trans-title= |location= |time= |access-date= |id=TBCD 1089 |isbn= |oclc= |quote= |last3=Dimant |first3=Leor "Dj Lethal" |first2=Danny "Danny Boy" |last2=O'Connor}}</ref> The album peaked at 12 equally on the ''Billboard'' 200,<ref name=":02"/> the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top Current Albums,<ref name=":12"/> the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,<ref name=":22"/> the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top Album Sales,<ref name=":32"/> and is certified gold.<ref name=":42"/> ''[[AllMusic]]'' gave it four out five stars.<ref>{{Citation |title=Same as It Ever Was - House of Pain {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/same-as-it-ever-was-mw0000115218 |language=en |access-date=2022-05-20}}</ref> Matt Carlson of ''[[The Michigan Daily]]'' found the album quite good and noted "the music is laid back with some heavy driving forces underlying and strengthening it".<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Carlson |first=Matt |date=September 8, 1994 |title=Records |journal=The Michigan Daily |volume=CIV |pages=13}}</ref> J.D. Constantine of ''[[The Baltimore Sun]]'' did not like album and found it monotonous and unimaginative.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Considine |first=J.D. |date=July 8, 1994 |title=House of Pain the 'Same,' over and over |pages=Maryland Live 5 |work=The Baltimore Sun}}</ref> Roger Catlin of the ''[[Hartford Courant]]'' said that while finding the continuity monotonous it's "hard and compelling" as well as a "strong outing".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Catlin |first=Roger |date=July 14, 1994 |title=Same as it ever was |pages=Entertainment Guide 4–5 |work=Hartford Courant}}</ref> Andrew Love of ''[[The Ocala Star-Banner]]'' gave it four stars saying "this is a band that has definitely progressed over the course of one album".<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Love |first=Andrew |date=August 8, 1994 |title=Latest release is full-blown Pain |journal=Ocala Star Banner |volume=51 |pages=1C}}</ref> Music critic [[Robert Christgau]], who did not like their previous and subsequent album, gave it an A− and described it as "the hardest hip-hop of the year".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Robert Christgau: CG: House of Pain |url=http://www.robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=House+of+Pain |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=Robertchristgau.com}}</ref>


In 1996, they released ''[[Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again]]''.<ref>{{cite AV media |url= |title=Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again |date=1996 |last1=Schrody |first1=Erik "Everlast" |type=CD |medium= |language=English |publisher=Tommy Boy Records |trans-title= |location= |time= |access-date= |id=TBCD 1161 |isbn= |oclc= |quote= |last3=Dimant |first3=Leor "Dj Lethal" |first2=Danny "Danny Boy" |last2=O'Connor}}</ref> The album peaked at 47 on the ''Billboard'' 200,<ref name=":02" /> 47 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top Current Albums,<ref name=":12" /> 31 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,<ref name=":22" /> and 47 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top Album Sales.<ref name=":32" /> At the release party, Schrody decided to disband the group.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}} [[Sputnikmusic]] wrote that "the trio’s most rounded, consistent & memorable LP is grossly under-appreciated."<ref>{{Cite web |title=House of Pain - Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again (album review) |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/28778/House-of-Pain-Truth-Crushed-to-Earth-Shall-Rise-Again/ |access-date=2022-05-21 |website=[[Sputnikmusic]]}}</ref> Dave Ferman of the ''[[Fort Worth Star-Telegram]]'' gave it one star and a half, calling it a "woeful mess".<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Ferman |first=Dave |date=November 22, 1996 |title=Rap |journal=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |pages=Star Time 13}}</ref> Steve Juon of ''RapReviews'' gave it a seven out of ten.<ref>{{Cite web |title=House of Pain :: Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again :: Tommy Boy |url=https://www.rapreviews.com/archive/1996_12_truthcrushed.html |access-date=2022-05-21 |website=www.rapreviews.com}}</ref> ''AllMusic'' music gave it two point five stars out of five.<ref>{{Citation |title=Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again - House of Pain {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/truth-crushed-to-earth-shall-rise-again-mw0000648053 |language=en |access-date=2022-05-21}}</ref>
In 1996, they released ''[[Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again]]''.<ref>{{cite AV media |url= |title=Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again |date=1996 |last1=Schrody |first1=Erik "Everlast" |type=CD |medium= |language=English |publisher=Tommy Boy Records |trans-title= |location= |time= |access-date= |id=TBCD 1161 |isbn= |oclc= |quote= |last3=Dimant |first3=Leor "Dj Lethal" |first2=Danny "Danny Boy" |last2=O'Connor}}</ref> The album peaked at 47 on the ''Billboard'' 200,<ref name=":02" /> 47 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top Current Albums,<ref name=":12" /> 31 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,<ref name=":22" /> and 47 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top Album Sales.<ref name=":32" /> At the release party, Schrody decided to disband the group.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}} [[Sputnikmusic]] wrote that "the trio’s most rounded, consistent & memorable LP is grossly under-appreciated."<ref>{{Cite web |title=House of Pain - Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again (album review) |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/28778/House-of-Pain-Truth-Crushed-to-Earth-Shall-Rise-Again/ |access-date=2022-05-21 |website=[[Sputnikmusic]]}}</ref> Dave Ferman of the ''[[Fort Worth Star-Telegram]]'' gave it one star and a half, calling it a "woeful mess".<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Ferman |first=Dave |date=November 22, 1996 |title=Rap |journal=Fort Worth Star-Telegram |pages=Star Time 13}}</ref> Steve Juon of ''RapReviews'' gave it a seven out of ten.<ref>{{Cite web |title=House of Pain :: Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again :: Tommy Boy |url=https://www.rapreviews.com/archive/1996_12_truthcrushed.html |access-date=2022-05-21 |website=Rapreviews.com}}</ref> ''AllMusic'' music gave it two point five stars out of five.<ref>{{Citation |title=Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again - House of Pain {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/truth-crushed-to-earth-shall-rise-again-mw0000648053 |language=en |access-date=2022-05-21}}</ref>


=== 1997–present day: solo projects and reunions ===
=== 1997–present day: solo projects and reunions ===
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Dimant became the DJ of multi-platinum [[nu metal]] band [[Limp Bizkit]].
Dimant became the DJ of multi-platinum [[nu metal]] band [[Limp Bizkit]].


O'Connor, did some freelance work designing clothes, and was involved in several music projects.
O'Connor did some freelance work designing clothes, and was involved in several music projects.


In late 2004, the creation of the rap [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[La Coka Nostra]] started when O'Connor was mentoring young artists. He took notice of two up and comers which included George Carroll ([[Slaine (rapper)|Slaine]]) and brought them to meet his former DJ from House of Pain, Leor Dimant, who at the time was working on a compilation album and championing a new artist as well. They decided to make a group and asked O'Connor to become a member as a hype man and art director. After accepting, O'Connor felt that there was a void and asked experienced rapper William Braunstein ([[Ill Bill]]) to join. The group's name came about, when O'Connor teased Carroll and Braunstein with that nickname, after they both had a night out. The group started releasing music on [[Myspace|MySpace]], and went viral. Eventually, O'Connor received a letter from former House of Pain colleague Erik Schrody, who asked if he could join. By 2006, the group consisted of O'Connor, Carroll, Dimant, Braunstein, and Schrody.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}}
In late 2004, the creation of the rap [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[La Coka Nostra]] started when O'Connor was mentoring young artists. He took notice of two up and comers which included George Carroll ([[Slaine (rapper)|Slaine]]) and brought them to meet his former DJ from House of Pain, Leor Dimant, who at the time was working on a compilation album and championing a new artist as well. They decided to make a group and asked O'Connor to become a member as a hype man and art director. After accepting, O'Connor felt that there was a void and asked experienced rapper William Braunstein ([[Ill Bill]]) to join. The group's name came about, when O'Connor teased Carroll and Braunstein with that nickname, after they both had a night out. The group started releasing music on [[Myspace|MySpace]], and went viral. Eventually, O'Connor received a letter from former House of Pain colleague Erik Schrody, who asked if he could join. By 2006, the group consisted of O'Connor, Carroll, Dimant, Braunstein, and Schrody.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}}


In 2009, La Coka Nostra released ''[[A Brand You Can Trust]]'' was released on July 14, 2009, on [[Suburban Noize Records]].<ref>{{cite AV media |url= |title=A Brand You Can Trust |date=2009 |last1=O'Connor |first1=Danny "Danny Boy" |type=CD |medium= |language=English |publisher=Suburban Noize Records |trans-title= |location= |time= |access-date= |id=NZE-CD-125 |isbn= |oclc= |quote= |last2=Dimant |first2=Leor "Dj Lethal" |first3=George "Slaine" |last3=Carroll |first4=William "Ill Bill" |last4=Braunstein |first5=Erik "Everlast" |last5=Schrody}}</ref> It sold over 500,000 units.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}} ''[[AllMusic]]'' gave four out of five stars.<ref>{{Citation |title=A Brand You Can Trust - La Coka Nostra {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/a-brand-you-can-trust-mw0000820644 |language=en |access-date=2022-05-20}}</ref> Andrew Kameka of ''[[HipHopDX]]'' wrote that "the album is a mostly solid effort and exactly what someone would expect from a supergroup of like-minded members known for high-energy music".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kameka |first=Andrew |date=2009-07-16 |title=La Coka Nostra - A Brand You Can Trust |url=https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.1218/title.la-coka-nostra-a-brand-you-can-trust |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=HipHopDX}}</ref> Adam Kennedy of the [[BBC News|''BBC'']] while praising some the moments of the album said "it’s a tantalising parting taste of potential capabilities, yet until they improve a customer satisfaction hit rate that barely troubles one in three tunes here".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=Adam |title=BBC - Music - Review of La Coka Nostra - A Brand You Can Trust |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/xzj9/ |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=www.bbc.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref> Steve Juon of ''RapReviews'' gave it a seven out of ten.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RapReviews.com Feature for July 14, 2009 - La Coka Nostra's "A Brand You Can Trust" |url=http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2009_07F_brandyoucantrust.html |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=www.rapreviews.com}}</ref> ''[[Sputnikmusic]]'' described it as "a disjointed effort, but still pretty decent in and of itself and gave it three point five out of five.<ref>{{Cite web |title=La Coka Nostra - A Brand You Can Trust (album review) |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/37508/La-Coka-Nostra-A-Brand-You-Can-Trust/ |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=[[Sputnikmusic]]}}</ref> Thomas Quinlan of ''[[Exclaim!]]'' said "La Coka Nostra are an interesting collection of collaborators that live up to the hype".<ref>{{Cite web |title=La Coka Nostra A Brand You Can Trust |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/la_coka_nostra-_brand_you_can_trust_2 |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=[[Exclaim!]]}}</ref>
In 2009, La Coka Nostra released ''[[A Brand You Can Trust]]'' was released on July 14, 2009, on [[Suburban Noize Records]].<ref>{{cite AV media |url= |title=A Brand You Can Trust |date=2009 |last1=O'Connor |first1=Danny "Danny Boy" |type=CD |medium= |language=English |publisher=Suburban Noize Records |trans-title= |location= |time= |access-date= |id=NZE-CD-125 |isbn= |oclc= |quote= |last2=Dimant |first2=Leor "Dj Lethal" |first3=George "Slaine" |last3=Carroll |first4=William "Ill Bill" |last4=Braunstein |first5=Erik "Everlast" |last5=Schrody}}</ref> It sold over 500,000 units.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}} ''[[AllMusic]]'' gave four out of five stars.<ref>{{Citation |title=A Brand You Can Trust - La Coka Nostra {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/a-brand-you-can-trust-mw0000820644 |language=en |access-date=2022-05-20}}</ref> Andrew Kameka of ''[[HipHopDX]]'' wrote that "the album is a mostly solid effort and exactly what someone would expect from a supergroup of like-minded members known for high-energy music".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kameka |first=Andrew |date=2009-07-16 |title=La Coka Nostra - A Brand You Can Trust |url=https://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.1218/title.la-coka-nostra-a-brand-you-can-trust |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=HipHopDX}}</ref> Adam Kennedy of the [[BBC News|''BBC'']] while praising some the moments of the album said "it’s a tantalising parting taste of potential capabilities, yet until they improve a customer satisfaction hit rate that barely troubles one in three tunes here".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=Adam |title=BBC - Music - Review of La Coka Nostra - A Brand You Can Trust |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/xzj9/ |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=Bbc.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref> Steve Juon of ''RapReviews'' gave it a seven out of ten.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RapReviews.com Feature for July 14, 2009 - La Coka Nostra's "A Brand You Can Trust" |url=http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2009_07F_brandyoucantrust.html |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=Rapreviews.com}}</ref> ''[[Sputnikmusic]]'' described it as "a disjointed effort, but still pretty decent in and of itself and gave it three point five out of five.<ref>{{Cite web |title=La Coka Nostra - A Brand You Can Trust (album review) |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/37508/La-Coka-Nostra-A-Brand-You-Can-Trust/ |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=[[Sputnikmusic]]}}</ref> Thomas Quinlan of ''[[Exclaim!]]'' said "La Coka Nostra are an interesting collection of collaborators that live up to the hype".<ref>{{Cite web |title=La Coka Nostra A Brand You Can Trust |url=https://exclaim.ca/music/article/la_coka_nostra-_brand_you_can_trust_2 |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=[[Exclaim!]]}}</ref>


On March 2, 2012, it was announced that Schrody would be leaving La Coka Nostra due to his daughter's medical issues,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Simpson |first=Peter |date=July 4, 2013 |title=Organic hip hop - Everlast : Exploring music |pages=D9 |work=The Ottawa Citizen}}</ref> while O'Connor and Dimant pursued two more project with the group ''[[Masters of the Dark Arts]]'' (2012) and ''[[To Thine Own Self Be True]]'' (2016).<ref>{{cite AV media |url= |title=Masters Of The Dark Arts |date=2012 |last1=O'Connor |first1=Danny "Danny Boy" |type=CD |medium= |language=English |publisher=Fatbeats |trans-title= |location= |time= |access-date= |id=FB5158 |isbn= |oclc= |quote= |last2=Dimant |first2=Leor "Dj Lethal" |first3=George "Slaine" |last3=Carroll |first4=William "Ill Bill" |last4=Braunstein}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |url= |title=To Thine Own Self Be True |date=2016 |last1=O'Connor |first1=Danny "Danny Boy" |type=CD |medium= |language=English |publisher=Fatbeats |trans-title= |location= |time= |access-date= |id=FB5178 |isbn= |oclc= |quote= |last2=Dimant |first2=Leor "Dj Lethal" |first3=George "Slaine" |last3=Carroll |first4=William "Ill Bill" |last4=Braunstein}}</ref>
On March 2, 2012, it was announced that Schrody would be leaving La Coka Nostra due to his daughter's medical issues,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Simpson |first=Peter |date=July 4, 2013 |title=Organic hip-hop - Everlast: Exploring music |pages=D9 |work=The Ottawa Citizen}}</ref> while O'Connor and Dimant pursued two more project with the group ''[[Masters of the Dark Arts]]'' (2012) and ''[[To Thine Own Self Be True]]'' (2016).<ref>{{cite AV media |url= |title=Masters Of The Dark Arts |date=2012 |last1=O'Connor |first1=Danny "Danny Boy" |type=CD |medium= |language=English |publisher=Fatbeats |trans-title= |location= |time= |access-date= |id=FB5158 |isbn= |oclc= |quote= |last2=Dimant |first2=Leor "Dj Lethal" |first3=George "Slaine" |last3=Carroll |first4=William "Ill Bill" |last4=Braunstein}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |url= |title=To Thine Own Self Be True |date=2016 |last1=O'Connor |first1=Danny "Danny Boy" |type=CD |medium= |language=English |publisher=Fatbeats |trans-title= |location= |time= |access-date= |id=FB5178 |isbn= |oclc= |quote= |last2=Dimant |first2=Leor "Dj Lethal" |first3=George "Slaine" |last3=Carroll |first4=William "Ill Bill" |last4=Braunstein}}</ref>


House of Pain reunited at a private event held by [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] president [[Dana White]] in [[Boston]] on [[Saint Patrick's Day|St. Patrick's Day]] 2009. It was officially announced on August 10, 2010, that House of Pain had reunited and performed their first "official" show in a decade at the second annual [[Epicenter (music festival)|Epicenter music festival]] in [[Fontana, California]], on September 25, 2010. Though Dimant is still a member of the group, he did not join them on their 2011 reunion tour due to prior obligations with [[Limp Bizkit]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2011/02/c-lance-interview/ |title=C-Lance [Interview&#93; · |publisher=Hiphopcanada.com |date=February 12, 2011 |access-date=April 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iconvsicon.com/2011/01/25/house-of-pain-announces-reunion-tour-to-celebrate-20th-anniversary/ |title=House Of Pain Announces Reunion Tour To Celebrate 20th Anniversary |date=January 26, 2011 |publisher=Icon vs. Icon |access-date=April 18, 2014 |archive-date=April 18, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418220359/http://www.iconvsicon.com/2011/01/25/house-of-pain-announces-reunion-tour-to-celebrate-20th-anniversary/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> In April–May 2011 House of Pain attended the [[Groovin' the Moo]] touring festival in Australia, and also performed at Scotland's [[T in the Park]] festival on July 9, 2011, as well as [[Sonisphere Festival#UK|Sonisphere UK Festival]] on July 12 of the same year.
House of Pain reunited at a private event held by [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] president [[Dana White]] in [[Boston]] on [[Saint Patrick's Day|St. Patrick's Day]] 2009. It was officially announced on August 10, 2010, that House of Pain had reunited and performed their first "official" show in a decade at the second annual [[Epicenter (music festival)|Epicenter music festival]] in [[Fontana, California]], on September 25, 2010. Though Dimant is still a member of the group, he did not join them on their 2011 reunion tour due to prior obligations with [[Limp Bizkit]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hiphopcanada.com/2011/02/c-lance-interview/ |title=C-Lance [Interview&#93; · |publisher=Hiphopcanada.com |date=February 12, 2011 |access-date=April 18, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iconvsicon.com/2011/01/25/house-of-pain-announces-reunion-tour-to-celebrate-20th-anniversary/ |title=House Of Pain Announces Reunion Tour To Celebrate 20th Anniversary |date=January 26, 2011 |publisher=Icon vs. Icon |access-date=April 18, 2014 |archive-date=April 18, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140418220359/http://www.iconvsicon.com/2011/01/25/house-of-pain-announces-reunion-tour-to-celebrate-20th-anniversary/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> In April–May 2011 House of Pain attended the [[Groovin' the Moo]] touring festival in Australia, and also performed at Scotland's [[T in the Park]] festival on July 9, 2011, as well as [[Sonisphere Festival#UK|Sonisphere UK Festival]] on July 12 of the same year.
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[[Category:West Coast hip-hop groups]]
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Latest revision as of 23:12, 14 April 2026

This article is about the hardcore hip-hop group. For other uses, see House of Pain (disambiguation).

House of Pain
Everlast and Danny Boy in 2011
Everlast and Danny Boy in 2011
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1990–1996
  • 2010–2011
  • 2017
LabelsTommy Boy
Past membersEverlast
Danny Boy
DJ Lethal

Template:Infobox musical artist/tracking

House of Pain was an American hardcore hip-hop trio.[1] They are also regarded as pioneers of Irish rap due to their Celtic aesthetics.[2] Consisting of DJ Lethal, Danny Boy and Everlast, they released three albums: House of Pain (1992), Same as It Ever Was (1994) and Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again (1996). They are best known for their 1992 hit single "Jump Around", which reached number 3 in the United States, number 6 in Ireland, and number 8 in the United Kingdom.

The group broke up in 1996 but reunited briefly in 2010 for a world tour and in 2017. Lead rapper Everlast went on to pursue a solo career and was a member of the supergroup La Coka Nostra, which also featured DJ Lethal. DJ Lethal would later join and find commercial success with the nu metal band Limp Bizkit.

Band history

1990–1992: Formation and breakthrough

In 1990, Daniel O'Connor (Danny Boy O'Connor) got together with fellow rapper Erik Schrody (Everlast), who had just released a rap album called Forever Everlasting (1990), which did not have much success. O'Connor knew Schrody when he went to William Howard Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California (1984–1986), and various hip-hop events they attended in their teens. Both of Irish American descent, they decided to make a hip-hop group with this identity. While hanging out at O'Connor's home, Schrody noticed a cassette with the title House of Pain, which was a demo of a Punk group O'Connor tried to put together. Schrody really liked the name and felt they should reuse it as their name. Schrody brought in his former DJ Leor Dimant (DJ Lethal), who is of Latvian descent, and House of Pain was created. Schrody would become the lead rapper, while O'Connor acted as the hype man, second emcee, art director and the graphic artist of the group.[3] After they recorded a demo, for which O'Connor designed the cover, that created a bidding war among labels. The label they chose was Tommy Boy Records, who credited O'Connor's artwork with having initially caught their attention.

In 1992, House of Pain released their debut album House of Pain, subtitled Fine Malt Lyrics.[4] Their first single "Jump Around" was a major hit. In the United States, it peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, while reaching number 5 on the Hot Rap Songs, 13 on Rhythmic Top 40, 1 on Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales, number 17 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs,[5] and is certified platinum.[6] The song was produced by Lawrence Muggerud (DJ Muggs) and performed by Schrody. Both Muggerud and Schrody knew each other since Rhyme Syndicate. Muggerud, who had a beat he had submitted to various artists, eventually invited Schrody to give it a try. Schrody wrote lyrics in his driveway; being influenced by dance hall singer Shabba Ranks, part of the lyrics were "Jump around, if you love freedom. Jump around, if you love culture", which Muggerud suggested they trim down to "Jump Around". While re-working his lyrics, Muggerud came up with the iconic horn that accompanies the song.[7] Their second single "Shamrocks and Shenanigans (Boom Shalock Lock Boom)" peaked at 65 on the Billboard Hot 100, 75 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, 14 on the Dance Club Songs, and 74 on Radio Songs. The album peaked at 14 on the Billboard 200,[8] 14 on the U.S. Billboard Top Current Albums,[9] 16 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,[10] 14 on the U.S. Billboard Top Album Sales,[11] and is certified platinum.[6]

1993–1996: Subsequent success and group's breakup

In 1993, they were among the rap artists who had cameo roles in Ted Demme's film Who's the Man?.[12][13] For this project they provided a theme song by the same name, which was also used as a single for the soundtrack and their subsequent album. It rose to number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100, 77 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks, and 10 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales.[citation needed] Also that year, they participated together with Helmet, along with several other rap acts, on the 1993 rap rock collaborative Judgment Night film soundtrack.

In 1994, they released Same as It Ever Was.[14] The album peaked at 12 equally on the Billboard 200,[8] the U.S. Billboard Top Current Albums,[9] the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,[10] the U.S. Billboard Top Album Sales,[11] and is certified gold.[6] AllMusic gave it four out five stars.[15] Matt Carlson of The Michigan Daily found the album quite good and noted "the music is laid back with some heavy driving forces underlying and strengthening it".[16] J.D. Constantine of The Baltimore Sun did not like album and found it monotonous and unimaginative.[17] Roger Catlin of the Hartford Courant said that while finding the continuity monotonous it's "hard and compelling" as well as a "strong outing".[18] Andrew Love of The Ocala Star-Banner gave it four stars saying "this is a band that has definitely progressed over the course of one album".[19] Music critic Robert Christgau, who did not like their previous and subsequent album, gave it an A− and described it as "the hardest hip-hop of the year".[20]

In 1996, they released Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again.[21] The album peaked at 47 on the Billboard 200,[8] 47 on the U.S. Billboard Top Current Albums,[9] 31 on the U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,[10] and 47 on the U.S. Billboard Top Album Sales.[11] At the release party, Schrody decided to disband the group.[citation needed] Sputnikmusic wrote that "the trio’s most rounded, consistent & memorable LP is grossly under-appreciated."[22] Dave Ferman of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram gave it one star and a half, calling it a "woeful mess".[23] Steve Juon of RapReviews gave it a seven out of ten.[24] AllMusic music gave it two point five stars out of five.[25]

1997–present day: solo projects and reunions

From then on, the members continued their separate careers. Schrody achieved multi-platinum solo fame in 1998 with his album Whitey Ford Sings the Blues,[26] where he developed a style that blended rap with acoustic guitar, as well as singing.

Dimant became the DJ of multi-platinum nu metal band Limp Bizkit.

O'Connor did some freelance work designing clothes, and was involved in several music projects.

In late 2004, the creation of the rap supergroup La Coka Nostra started when O'Connor was mentoring young artists. He took notice of two up and comers which included George Carroll (Slaine) and brought them to meet his former DJ from House of Pain, Leor Dimant, who at the time was working on a compilation album and championing a new artist as well. They decided to make a group and asked O'Connor to become a member as a hype man and art director. After accepting, O'Connor felt that there was a void and asked experienced rapper William Braunstein (Ill Bill) to join. The group's name came about, when O'Connor teased Carroll and Braunstein with that nickname, after they both had a night out. The group started releasing music on MySpace, and went viral. Eventually, O'Connor received a letter from former House of Pain colleague Erik Schrody, who asked if he could join. By 2006, the group consisted of O'Connor, Carroll, Dimant, Braunstein, and Schrody.[citation needed]

In 2009, La Coka Nostra released A Brand You Can Trust was released on July 14, 2009, on Suburban Noize Records.[27] It sold over 500,000 units.[citation needed] AllMusic gave four out of five stars.[28] Andrew Kameka of HipHopDX wrote that "the album is a mostly solid effort and exactly what someone would expect from a supergroup of like-minded members known for high-energy music".[29] Adam Kennedy of the BBC while praising some the moments of the album said "it’s a tantalising parting taste of potential capabilities, yet until they improve a customer satisfaction hit rate that barely troubles one in three tunes here".[30] Steve Juon of RapReviews gave it a seven out of ten.[31] Sputnikmusic described it as "a disjointed effort, but still pretty decent in and of itself and gave it three point five out of five.[32] Thomas Quinlan of Exclaim! said "La Coka Nostra are an interesting collection of collaborators that live up to the hype".[33]

On March 2, 2012, it was announced that Schrody would be leaving La Coka Nostra due to his daughter's medical issues,[34] while O'Connor and Dimant pursued two more project with the group Masters of the Dark Arts (2012) and To Thine Own Self Be True (2016).[35][36]

House of Pain reunited at a private event held by UFC president Dana White in Boston on St. Patrick's Day 2009. It was officially announced on August 10, 2010, that House of Pain had reunited and performed their first "official" show in a decade at the second annual Epicenter music festival in Fontana, California, on September 25, 2010. Though Dimant is still a member of the group, he did not join them on their 2011 reunion tour due to prior obligations with Limp Bizkit.[37][38] In April–May 2011 House of Pain attended the Groovin' the Moo touring festival in Australia, and also performed at Scotland's T in the Park festival on July 9, 2011, as well as Sonisphere UK Festival on July 12 of the same year.

House of Pain reunited in 2017 for a 25th Anniversary Tour. The tour included shows in DC, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, and California.[39]

Between reunions and projects together, Schrody continues with his solo career, while Dimant still works with Limp Bizkit, and in 2019 O'Connor opened The Outsiders House Museum dedicated to both the novel and the film The Outsiders.

Discography

Main article: House of Pain discography

References

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  2. ↑ Hunt, Dennis (September 5, 1992). "House of Pain Gets Its Irish Up Over 'Gimmick' : The group has received a lot of attention for being the first Irish rap act, but it's not a label the rappers like to dwell on". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
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  4. ↑ Schrody, Erik "Everlast"; O'Connor, Danny "Danny Boy"; Dimant, Leor "Dj Lethal" (1992). House Of Pain - Fine Malt Lyrics (CD). Tommy Boy Records. TBCD 1056.
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  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "House of Pain - Chart History - U.S. Billboard Top Current Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 28, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2019.
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  14. ↑ Schrody, Erik "Everlast"; O'Connor, Danny "Danny Boy"; Dimant, Leor "Dj Lethal" (1994). Same As It Ever Was (CD). Tommy Boy Records. TBCD 1089.
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