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NOFX's fourth album houses 17 lean and fast tracks crammed with fiery playing ("Dying Degree," "Leave It Alone"), self-deprecating laughs ("Punk Guy," "The Brews") and sharp commentary (Perfect Government, Lori Meyers). Read more

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Neeeext...
I bought this album when I was 20 and drinking a lot of crappy beer, it goes along perfectly with that mind set in that you don't haft to really do much thinking or worry about getting stimulated into thinking. It's pretty juvenile. What I'm trying to say is this, if you're still listening to and enjoying tripe like this when you're 25 and up than you got some developmental issues.

AWESOME!
This is one of NOFX's greatest albums.It's not thier best, though.That would have to be THE DECLINE.The best songs are PERFECT GOVERNMENT, LINOLEUM, THE BREWS, and FLES, but the rest are great too.NOFX RULES!!!!

Classic Punk Album.
Punk in Drublic is NOFX's masterpiece. Every song is punk, there's no other NOFX album as good as Punk in Drublic. NOFX will never top this. Songs like Linoleum or The Brews are the best songs in the album. NOFX luckily never sold out because they are not in the s****y MTV. If you are starting with NOFX please buy this. You can buy also So Long and Thanks For All the Shoes which is great. This album is %100 underrated. Easily one of the most underrated albums of all time. Thanks NOFX for a Classic Punk Album. ... Read more

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A good preview
These guys are amazing musicians; perfect together - a modern Simon and Garfunkel.This album is pretty good on it's own, basically the best modern rock out there, if you'll call it that.It's hard to call it anything because these guys are totally unique; it's a sound I've been lookin for but haven't found in other artists.Even better are there next two albums, and more diverse.

BOMB!
If you like the guitar and some chill mellow music, you gotta have this CD.

Best of Slighly Stoopid
This album in my opinion is by far slightly stoopid's best.I don't really care for most of their other music just because they sound so "white". This is pure reggae. ... Read more

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sellout schmellout
I would like to start by bringing up a point...(well other than my opinion of this album which is a whole nother point in itself) anyway...a lot of people write this album off because of the departure of the sound from "..and out come the wolves". but for some STRANGE reason you rarely hear anyone complain about the vast sound differences from "lets go" to "..and outcome the wolves"."Lets go" was fast straight up punk rock 21 (or is 22 or 23? i can't remember) tracks..in less than 45 minutes. "..and out come the wolves" was a VERY different album.more mid tempo songs...with a few ska numbers (no waynot ska from the guys who were in op ivy) and at times sounds a lot like the Clash. don't get me wrong i LOVE both these records. Now onto "life won't wait" I absolultely love this record. When i firt picked this upon vinyl back in 1997 I was not really sure what i was hearing. But the more I listened to it, the more it grew on me. Over the years it has become my fav rancid album.It was a good range of a few musical styles straight up fast punk "warsaw" some mid tempo and slower punk songs "something in the world today" "1998" , "hoover st."some up beat ska "hooligans" a rockbailly influenced number "lady liberty" and some great reggae infleunced stuff "coppa de corzo", "awkward position" overall just fantastic...if you're looking for an album that is a lil more than just fast punk rock singing bout drinking, anarchy, and other fairly generic topics (which has it's place) this may not be the album for you..but if you're looking for something a lil different (who am i kidding? 90% of people reading probably already have or even own this record).

Rancid's Best Album!
I think Life Won't wait is Rancid's best effort to date. It's almost like Rancid going back to the good ol' Operation Ivy days. Not that this CD sounds like an Op. Ivy CD(cause it doesn't), but I get this strange but comfortable feeling whenever I listen to Op. Ivy's music, and I get that same feeling on a few points of this album.
Tis a good one!
1st of all, it's a shame that Rancid had to "prove themselves" after thsi album and what's more a shame is that they FELT they HAD to. To me that borders on selling out. Selling out doesn't have to do with money.
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This CD ROCKS, buy it!
What can I say about the Lemonheads, they're one of the best bands I have ever heard. The chords that they use on some of their songs are awesome. Hannah and Gabi is a hard song to play, but I couldn't imagine making that song up out of thin air. I think this cd is among the best EVER. Just listen to the songs, every single one of them I would listen to for the rest of eternity.

It's a shame about the lemonheads
After one reviewer clamed this album was "Better than Joy Division! Better than the Smiths!" I was surprised to find that "It's a Shame about Ray" was completely unimpressive music.The Lemonheads are not unique in any way; their music is equivalent to hearing a fly buzz. This album could be a soundtrack to a Dawson's Creek episode.Lyrics are neither appallingly stupid nor heart moving. Anyone playing with Fruity Loops on their P.C. could create a more unique sound than The Lemonheads "It's a Shame about Ray."If you like unmoving, unimpressive, downright boring music, this album is for you.

The world doesn't deserve Evan Dando
This is one of my favorite albums of the 90's. Great melodic songs with poignant lyrics. If you listen carefully to the songs, the album is basically a love letter from a scared young man with a drug problem. Kudos to Evan Dando for the courage to record such an honest and open album. Is there any lower-self esteem love song than 'Bit Part'? I'm referring to the original CD that doesn't have the gratuitous 'Mrs. Robinson' cover track, and track 5 is honestly titled 'My Drug Buddy', not the antiseptic 'Buddy'. ... Read more

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Totally Unique
You will not find another band like Slightly Stoopid. You can put them in the same category as bands like 311 and Sublime, but they have a style all their own. And as any person with a good taste in music will tell you, their style is impossible to hate. I've played this CD for a person who ONLY listens to country and she loves it. It's a brilliant mix of ska, reggae, and punk. I also highly recommend their newer CD Closer To The Sun. Get this CD if you want your summer to have the perfect soundtrack.

good reggea surfers band
its a really good ,band that remind me of sublime, BUT WHY THE SONG KILL ME DEEP INSIDE IS SO MUCH BETTER ALIVE ,THAN THE ONE OF THE ALBUM

Everything You Need
Slightly Stoopid is one of my favorite bands, and their album, Everything you Need is definatley my favorite album.It is an upbeat mix of reggae and punk. This CD is fresh, the band plays more reggae and less punk now but they hold true to their punk roots. Their previous CD was an acoustic only, which was a nice change from the usual loud instruments and rock star attitude. One of their songs is repeated on their acoustic CD and on Everything you Need. The song, Wiseman is very different when listened to plugged and unplugged. With the different instrumental accompaniments, the singer, Miles Doughty's, voice is really showcased well. It is hard to describe his voice, though it is very unique. It has a calming effect. I have personally seen them live and they put on a spectacular show. When you listen to the lyrics, you think all they talk about are drugs and having a good time. But if you listen closer, the lyrics are about more than just that. They talk about brotherhood and love from a different angle. Their fun reggae rhythm and rhymes mixed with their upbeat punk style and imagery make them an interesting band to listen to. I cannot wait to see what the future holds in store for the band. As I said before, I have seen them live and I will not miss them if they come through town again. The best way I can describe the band is 311 sound of music with more of Sublime's lyrics, and the Rancids hair. My second favorite album is their newest one it is on the top of my shopping list. ... Read more

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Remember the guys in your school who were too smart and sarcastic for their own good? Put guitars on them with a punk-pop penchant and you’ve got Relient K, Canton, Ohio’s most famous import since the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The band’s third release is a thoroughly enjoyable romp of rambunctious buzz-saw guitars and smart-aleck lyrics churned out by singer Matthew Thiessen. Who else could get away with lines like "Let’s get emotional girls to wear mood rings/ So we’ll be tipped off when they’re ticked off" in the wildly clever "Mood Rings," or "Hoopes I did it again/ Relationships are something I can’t comprehend" from the suburban-boredom tribute "Hoopes I Did It Again." Yet, the band never loses sight of its faith in these matters, always finding God at the end of their collective ropes. The tight rhythm section of bassist Brian Pittman and drummer Dave Douglas shine again, laying a foundation upon which Thiessen and Matthew Hoopes blaze away on their 6-strings. Maybe all that time in the principal’s office did do the guys some good!Read more

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Awesome
Okay, for starters I got this CD with a different cover, it had all four cars in a junkyard on the front.The CD is....eh...hmm...AWESOME.

A pop-punk CD that stands the test of time
3/4 of the cd's I own, without exception, rarely get played after a month or two. Some grow tiresome after just a few listens, others after more, but rarely do I listen to a cd 2 years after I buy it! Relient K's "two lefts don't make a right...but three do" is the exception to the 3/4 rule. This is truly one of the best pop-punk cd's I own, with great lyrics, chorus' and guitar parts. It's catchy and driving, but it's also got nice melodic moments to even things out. I don't even have to mention that replay value is very, VERY high.
What I think of Relient K
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Incredible
I've been on a constant high since the first time I heard Chiodos. I saw them live with Armor For Sleep back in February.
break out of the scene
All's Well That Ends Well has to be one of the best records that came out last year. Chiodos can't be labeled by a simple word like 'screamo' because it's so much more than that.The band incorperates (yes screamo) with prog., metal, hardcore, etc.I know many bands say that they do this, but Chiodos rises far above those bands.The music has so much energy, you just have to rock out to it.These guys also put on a crazy show.I haven't had so many elbows to the face as I had at their show.If you're bored of the scene, check these guys out.
ALL BUYERS BEWARE!
Becasue this CD is AMAZING.It's easily understood how people dont like the sound of the clean vocals, yes it sounds girly, buti dont see anyone complaining about Coheed and Cambria or AFI. Once you get past the vocals, your set to go.Brad does an awesome job on the keyboards, it gives it a different feeling compared to some other Screamo/Post Hardcore bands.But, these keyboards arnt like the usual, its more of a classical style instead of a progressive(Drop Dead, Gorgeous) or synthisizer (Blinded Black) style.
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more horns
When I first bought in with the out crowd I was very dissapointed. It is nothing like Losing Streak. It's a pretty good cd, but it's not less than jake. There is way to much guitar and not enough horns.

The self-proclaimed "true fans" are overrating this album... we're now "In With the Pop Crowd", a.k.a. the 14 to 16-year-olds.
I don't know, guys.On track number three, I think something burst in my head and forced my arm to spasm towards the eject button.I put it on my shelf for a while, and now it's been a few months, and I listened to it again.I still think it's their worst album yet.I don't hate them for wanting to change their sound, but they didn't have to go to this extreme.Read on, though, I promise to not totally snub the album.There are a few decent songs on here.I'm not giving up on them yet, but I am a little annoyed with LTJ right now.
Best Album Yet
This is, by far, Less Than Jakes best album Since 'Losing Streak'.The albums released between 'Losing Streak' and 'In With the Out Crowd' were, dare I say, boring.Every song on this album has a different sound, but, at the same time, Less Than Jake manages to stay true to their ska roots.Bravo LTJ! ... Read more

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The Same, Yet Pleasingly Different
`North' is the sophomore offering from Dana Point, CA punk/pop quintet Something Corporate. This album is everything the first album was, and conversely everything the first album was not. The music remains catchy and hook-laden, mostly built around the very capable musical and lyrical abilities of pianist/frontman Andrew McMahon. `North', however, is more sombre, more introspective, and more grown-up than `LTTW'. The lyrics tend to be more poignant and cynical, and the tone of the album is generally somewhat darker than their previous release - thanks in no small part to the fact that it was recorded during a dismal time of the year in Seattle. By no way does that mean the album is of lesser quality than the first - in fact, this is a much better body of work. The writing is much more intricate and mature, the lyrical lows are more gut-wrenching and the lyrical highs feed the soul much more than the first album. The songwriting talents of guitarist Josh Partington come more to the forefront as he contributes four tracks to the album including the first official single, "Space". In all, while the first album might be called a "fun" album or a "party" album, this is much more representative of the potential of the band, and should go a long way to segregating them from the slough ofSo-Cal "punk" knock-off bands that seem to be everywhere these days. That's not to say there aren't a couple of fist-pumpers on this one though - `Space' will be sure to be heard on dance floors across North America, and '21 & Invincible' is a cynical anthem to young adulthood. These are counterweighted with the lovely `Me And The Moon', a questioning look at mental breakdown spawned by an article McMahon read about a woman murdering her husband, and `Miss America', yet another lament for the intense stress that being on the road places on a relationship.
Soco rocks, but this doesn't beat leaving through the window
SoCo is still my favorite band and this album is definately wroth owning, it's just that leaving through the window is still my favorite. North just doesn't have the same charm.

Yet another example of an amazing band
When I first heard about this young Orange County-based group, I dismissed them as yet another SoCal pop punk act, but I was quickly proven wrong. Their use of piano dominates their music and creates a unique sound. Their most popular song to perform live just happens to be a 9 1/2 minute piano balled called "Konstantine" and despite the fact that this song was never released traditionally on any full Something Corporate album, it remains a favorite of most of the band's fans. The lyrics throughout their albums are poignant and it's obvious that the fans relate to them immensely. On their first album for Drive-Thru Records; "Leaving Through The Window" they discuss young love, girls with low self-esteem, high school grudges as well as many other typical teenage subjects of angst. But, on their follow up release "North" the band's growth as artists as well as as people is evident.With song topics ranging from a desperate houswife killing her husband ("Me and The Moon"), to growing up and moving on with your life ("21 and Invincible") this band secured its foothold as more than just another SoCal pop punk band.Something Corporate has bridged a gap between the traditional young pop-punk fans to college aged twenty-somethings and beyond. Even iconic 80s drummer Tommy Lee considers himself a fan. ... Read more

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ughhh...what is this?
geez,im listening to this on itunes,and thinking about how much better other bands are then them.im completely against flooding with 'This band sucks!!!' no,i own this Cd and i listen to it...and the songs sound the same!!!i listen for the guitars and music,and the songs vocals and riffs sound like the same old ideas being repeated...seriously,like 'pens and needles' and 'this is who we are' begginings sound like they just took a guitar or two out.Listening to this,i just keep thinking 'havent i heard this song before!?' i havent heard their entire other album,but the tracks i heard were way better than half the repeats on this album!!!
Listening With An Open Mind
I'm sick of the extremists of the musical audience. 1's and 5's just because they're emo or they're your favorite band respectively? IF YOU HAVEN'T LISTENED TO THE FRIGGIN' ALBUM, DON'T POST. Seriously, it's not a difficult concept.
best album ive ever heard
this is an AWESOME album! every song rox...
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Soul Coughing (1998)
I lent this album to friends in the UK with the warning ''Go on, try and get one of these songs OUT of your head.'' It's that stick in the mind. Once one of these songs gets into your head, it doesn't let go for weeks upon weeks. And when you're finally free, you just may tentatively approach El Oso once again, daring to try your luck with another song, or the whole album in one sitting.
Whatever happened to...
One of the highlights of 1994 was the release of an astounding, innovative album by the name of "Ruby Vroom," the debut from Soul Coughing.Even now on the finishing edge of 2005, days away from 2006, that album sounds fresh, new and timeless.Intelligent beat-poetry-styled lyrics mesh with left-field samples, scratchy guitar and the deepest upright bass grooves anyone is likely to hear.Not a bad track on that record, not even close.A true classic in every sense of the word.
Repetitive...nonsensical...genius
El Oso is repetitive, nonsensical, erratic, and silly.And I absolutely love it.Because it's also fun and catchy.You won't be able to get these songs out of your head - because they're simple and repetitive, and they're just so darn good.
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Very Good Debut-A Little Shallow on the Lyrics Side of Things
Well, as Hawk Nelson's first album, I'd have to say it's VERY good. The songs are catchy, fast, and for the most part a good comfortable rock sound that most people should enjoy almost upon putting it in.
they're from canada
i love this album; it's great, it's fun, it's catchy.
Awesome
I had never heard of Hawk Nelson before I attended Winter Jam 2006 not too long ago, and I was impressed. They have very catchy songs, and it was amazing to see their bizzare personalities on stage. They sang 'Every Little Thing', which was very good, and 'Take Me' which is now one of my favorite songs. The beats they have in their music stick in my mind, I love them. Their music isn't purely Christian, however, they are leaning more towards the secular side of Christian rock. But, I would rather listen to secular Christian rock than regular rock. I enjoy listening to their music, and I will continue to follow them. Definately worth the money. ... Read more

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Anti-Flag delivers its own State of the Union with 39 minutes of spunk rock that preaches, teaches and leaves the listener thinking that maybe if high school civics classes were this much fun we might all very well be in a better, more enlightened place. Not everyone will agree with Anti-Flag's take on world events and, frankly, even those who do might call into question how effective it is to write a three-minute song about depleted uranium. If the group’s intended audience ends up caring as much about voting as it does bobbing its head to "I’d Tell You …." And "1 Trillion Dollars," then that same audience might soon put its favorite band out of work. In fact, Anti-Flag might forever be tied to the time in which it now exists rather than transcending it and that’s perhaps the main downfall of this otherwise strong record––in 10 years it might not have the same sense of urgency or the same blend of fear and hope. But right now Read more

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ok what the hell is this
I could never understand these kind of bands. You say you hate big business and talk the talk, but can never walk it. I'm not a huge fan of the Bush Administration, but after the lousy "Terror State", how much more railing against the government can you do without sounding like an a-hole? Crass was a much better band than these guys. This doesn't even float in the same toilet as Crass, and nowhere near as inventive or creative. Oh, and to the reviewer who said "There must be a reason why they signed to RCA", there is. It's called getting more money.

This political shakedown! coming correct from the underground...
whoa... this CD rocks, one of my favorite anti-flag albums for sure. This CD may not be what some of the harder punk fans want from anti-flag but i think it also shows they're growth as a band. They can play more than just really loud hard punk (though they play that awesome too!!). Some of the songs on this album incredibly powerful, and some are really catchy too. War Sucks Lets Party is a great anarchist anthem, and One Trillion Dollars is amazingly moving (i mean, seriously! 1 Trillion $ spent on weapons around the world in 2004!) Every track is good and has its own message! They seem to have no problem coming up w/ new songs... there are so many things to ridicule in our gov. I just wish that more people would listen to this band's message.
A true fan
Anyone who babbles about Anti-Flag "riding the anti establishment bandwagon" has obviously never listened to them. Ya this record may be a little more mellow but dont accuse them of being something they're not. Anti-Flag has always been Pro Peace and Anti War. Support the warrior not the war. Bring them home now. ... Read more

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Remember the days when every band from Bon Jovi to the Fixx embraced keyboards like a long-lost lover? Whether you consider rock's tickling of the electronic ivories the good ol' days or the devil's spawn will determine how much you are going to like a good part of Eve 6's Read more

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Eve 6 makes good on their 'promise' and delivers a top notch follow-up to their much loved debut!
When Eve 6 dropped their debut album everyone I knew was obsessed with `Inside Out'.Since then I've listened to and owned all of Eve 6's albums, and it always turns out that `Horrorscope' spends the most time in my CD player.To me, this is the definitive Eve 6 album delivering hook laden tracks from open to close and keeping my head bobbing and my feet tapping constantly.My favorite track here is still the first single `Promise' which to me is one of the catchiest songs I've heard in recent years, but that's not to say that the rest of album pales in comparison.`Enemy' and `Amphetamines' are also standouts, and then of course there's the balladish type track known as `Here's to the Night' that really garnered them attention.Max Collins still makes good use of his lyrics, using phrases in multiple ways and singing them with enough flow to make every word appear effortless.Great album all the way around, sure to please any fan of Eve 6 and I'm quite certain it will become a favorite!

Superb!
This band is one of my favorite bands, stumbled over it one day i was watching a film, the song Inside out played, and i managed to track it down, thats when i bought this album, and i love it, the catchy lyrics and sweet music make them great to listen too, always makes me feel good, favorites are "heres to the night" - and "inside out" - "rescue", and ofcourse the rest is just as good. Definitely you should check this Album out.

Probably known forever the CD with the song played at graduations
This CD is great to listen to. They definitely put themselves in this CD (not just what the label wanted them to do too!). Of course "Here's to the Night" is probably one of the most popular songs played with High School graduations. BUT don't let that distract you from the true beauty of this CD! ... Read more

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Thrice just keep getting better...
And I'd like to say one thing before getting into my review. All of those stupid metal-head reviews deserve to be deleted, because they're bashing this music for simply the type of music they play. Not only that, but at times Thrice are far more closer to hardcore than they are emo. They have their "facts" wrong and just stereotype it because it isn't brutal. (I hate Hawthorne Heights, by the way). I don't go reviewing Cannibal Corpse albums and then suggest hearing real music and lyricism such as VAST, Depeche Mode, and VNV Nation, although it's way closer to what I prefer.
The Most Disappointing Album Of The Year
I am a huge Thrice fan, and I love every album that they have done up to this point.If you like any of Trice's earlier albums this album will surely put you to sleep.It is a total change from punk/hardcore to a mellow, easy listening, pseudo Cold Play music. The radio friendly We Are the Invisible is the only half way decent track on the album, but you'll be sick of it after you listen to it twice.This album is boring, lyrically weak, and bears no resemblance to anything Thrice has ever done. If you like anything you've ever heard by Thrice buy any other album but this one.

Holy Moly
In the past was never really into Thrice due to my intense hatred of anything whiney. This changed immediately as I came upon their performance of "the earth will shake" on Youtube - one of the best live videos I've seen lately. Not many bands evolve and progress this fast in their entire careers, let alone from one album to the next. To throw out some comparisons you will never hear anywhere else: Mix the tightness of RUSH, the snazzy guitar licks of AT THE DRIVE IN, the beautiful atmosphere of U2 or COLDPLAY's x&y, the great, important hardcore of CAVE IN's "until your heart stops" and mature lyrics that take themselves seriously without being overly pretentious. Wow, do I like this. Some REALLY good production, too. Actually, the only qualm I have with this record is that it is SO polished that some (just one or two) parts ALMOST sound like the backstreet boys.... ... Read more

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This Santa Barbara band may look like The Jam, but they sound like surf punks with English degrees. Named after seven lesbians who lived across the hall from singer-guitarist Tim Pagnotta and dubbed themselves "sugarcult," this band fill the airwaves with their own brand of clever wretchedness, constantly veering between hardcore and pop punk, attempting to be all things to all listeners. And they come pretty close with their aerobic, bombastic drumming, nimble guitar work, and Pagnotta's sneering vocals. Luckily, they listened to enough Green Day and Elvis Costello to put a witty face on their spewing invective about dislocation, alienation, and tales of love gone bad that lands just this side of insincere.Read more

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Wrapped in Plastic, cause here we come, major lable success
Some songs selected from their last independent release "Wrapped in Plastic", Sugarcult was picked up by a major label, and boom, they explode onto the world.Working their songs into soundtracks like Van Wilder and American Pie, Sugarcult took America by storm. This album is full of incredible tunes, with great hooks and melodies.Song Like "Pretty Girl", "Stuck in America" and "Bouncing Off The Walls" scream for this album to be heard and played loud.The songs are about love, life, break-ups, new relations, ect...all of what makes a good rock album.Everyone interested in Sugarcult must have this album, you will not be disappointed.

Wow
This is actually the best cd I have ever listened to. Usually I like only a few songs on a cd, but I actually love every single song here. I'd classify the whole cd as pop-punk, but each song has an underlying musical element. Their earlier release of Wrap Me Up in Plastic, is also fabulous.

..Rock..Emo..Pop..
I looked everywhere for this CD. Over the course of 2 years I had finally found it at a Bust Buy. There was one left. I didn't really stop to think about buying it, so I just grabbed it. I put it in my CD Player and was amazed to here such good music by this band... this band i thought was just going to be another hunk of scum on the CD market. Actually, the suprise came to be that it wasn't at all. Sugarcult's Start Static has a cool kind of thing in their music.. i really dont know what there is.. but i find it similar to American Hi-Fi ( Comparing BOUNCING OFF THE WALLS to FLAVOR OF THE WEAK ) ... Anyways, majority of the songs on this CD are ' superb ' and worth buying for just the few that really stand out. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Pop Underground    3. Power Pop    4. Punk-Pop    5. Rock    6. Rock/Pop   

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Great debut from a great band.
Motion City soundtrack is a band that never fails to impress me, no matter how many times I hear each song. They get better with each listen, rather than becoming tired and overdone. I would reccomend this cd to almost anyone. The album doesnt have abad song on it.
A refreshng change
Let me start off by saying I really love classic rock.I've never heard of these wierd sub genres many reviewers speak of such as emocore, screamo etc.But what I do know is that these guys rock.The lead singer's emo tinged voice behind the pop sound of the rest of the band make for a great combo.The keyboardist is just crazy. I never thought keyboards could sound that way.There really are not any bad tracks here.Every one could be a single which makes it all the more strange that these guys arn't more popular.To say this album is underated is an understatement.They're lyrics are inventive, smart, and even funny.I urge you. give this a listen, even if you hate pop or emo they will completely change your mind.

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