Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?

Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 6, 2004
RecordedFebruary–November 2003
GenreAlternative rock
Length59:53
LabelStudio E
ProducerLocal H, Andy Gerber
Local H chronology
The No Fun EP
(2003)
Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?
(2004)
Alive '05
(2005)
Singles from Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles?
  1. "Everyone Alive"
    Released: March 14, 2004
  2. "California Songs"
    Released: June 15, 2004
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Blender
Fort Worth Star-TelegramA
In Music We TrustB
Melodic
Rolling Stone
The Rolling Stone Album Guide

Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles is the fifth studio album by the alternative rock band 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.