Same As It Ever Was 30th Anniversary (CD)House of Pain's sophomore album was released thirty years ago on June 28, 1994. With this album, Everlast changed his rapping style considerably and unveiled a much more distinctive and recognizable approach. Sounding twisted, damaged, and maniacal, Everlast grabs the listener's attention and refuses to let go on such wildly entertaining fare as "Back From the Dead," "Over There Shit," and "Runnin' Up on Ya." House of Pain's subject matter namely,