No Age's 'Weirdo Rippers' sign on the Smell mysteriously repainted

Though far from iconic, the hand-painted sign on the face of downtown music club the Smell has long held a place in the hearts of Los Angeles experimental rock fans. It reads, in big, bold letters, "No Age," and below it, "Weirdo Rippers." Like the Silver Lake mural that Elliott Smith posed in front of for his album "Figure 8," the downtown sign resonates for a certain segment of the music population.

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