Originally known as STATESIDE, Irish Melodic Rockers NO SWEAT were highly praised by DEF LEPPARD's Joe Elliott prior to gaining a major deal. Having parted company with original vocalist Connor McKeon, who in turn joined MAMA'S BOYS, the band added Paul Quinn before splitting with drummer Declan Morrell prior to recording the eponymous 1990 album. Guests on the record included SAGA's Michael Sadler and Jim Crichton. Additional session guitar came from Tim Pierce. KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak performed drums on the album before the band enlisted the services of Ray Fean.

As the single 'Heart And Soul' reached the coveted number 1 position in Ireland, the group supported LITTLE ANGELS in Britain during May 1990.

A split in the ranks In mid 1991 saw NO SWEAT part company with P.J. Smith and Jim Phillips before the group split for good. Guitarist Dave Gooding later teamed up with ex-LITTLE ANGELS men Bruce and Jimmy Dickinson to form B.L.O.W. in 1994, a band in which Gooding played the role of frontman. Smith was involved in DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell and FOREIGNER drummer Mark Schulman's side project CLOCK during 1998.