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Unique
The Pogues aren't great musicians.They're not great at rock and if you want great Irish music you'd be better off with Planxty, Patrick Street or Danu.But the Pogues are unique, entertaining, touching and influential.
Not a Pogues fan yet??
Don't be nervous about buying this CD. It is an amazing listen. All the songs are crisp excellent quality full of fresh melodies. Some slowed pacers, fast pacers, good dancing fun. Old fan or new get Rum Sodomy & the Lash.

WOW!
I feel it is my duty as a good part Irish-American to go and write this while inebriated.The Pogues best album, and the best Celtic rock album of all time.Period.I'm too drunk to write anymore. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Britain    3. British Folk    4. Celtic Rock    5. College Rock    6. Folk-Rock    7. Ireland    8. Irish Folk    9. Pop    10. Punk    11. Rock    12. Rock/Pop    13. Singer/Songwriter   

Editorial Review

Largely the conceit of co-writer/star John Cusack, "Grosse Point Blank" is oft compared to Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction," which brings to mind that old adage about apples and oranges. Cusack's film is, in its own right, the morally bleaker (and funnier) of the two--a shaggy dog tale about a neurotic young hitman returning home for his tenth high school reunion. The first in what appears to be a slew of films ready to cash in on '80s nostalgia (gen-Xers apparently having learned little from the Baby Boomers they sneer at), "Grosse Point"'s song score covers the decade like a shotgun blast, from the Violent Femmes bouncy "Blister" to Guns 'n' Roses overwrought "Live and Let Die". Minus points: the Clash is represented, but not Joe Strummer's incidental score.Read more

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just off target
My main grievance is that they didn't package the two volumes together. but if you want i think you can get the high fidelity with this at an amazon discount which is pretty cool.i bought this cd for two songs.blister in the sun and the rare pressure drop by the specials.i debated whether or not i should get it for just those two, i already have rudie can't fail and the english beat song mirrors in the bathroom. anyway they are still good songs and i like this soundtrack a lot.but like someone else mentioned there isn't any of strummer's music on here which is a let down because i've been slowly collecting his work since he passed away. but it's a solid soundtrack and it's a great movie. i reccomend both.

A walk down memory lane
If you loved the movie or loved 80's music, this is a must!

Great Soundtrack, Great CD
Someone did their homework!This disc (volume one of two) assembles a mix of music to rival the ever elusive Ferris Bueller soundtrack.Buy this CD, then explore the other work of the bands involved.Unfortunately some weak moments with Femmes versions, but strong enough elsewhere to pick up the slack and then some.A soundtrack really worth its salt.You won't go wrong with this one or with volume two. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. New Wave    3. Pop    4. Pop/Rock    5. Punk    6. Soundtrack    7. Soundtracks    8. Soundtracks & Film Scores   

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More great stuff from Yellowcard
The hard stuff is some of their best. Kind of like later Journey, they focused a bit too much on the slower side, but the album is a great listen. Song #4, "Sure thing falling" has one of the best guitar riff intros I've ever heard, but you are sorry to hear it end as the song softens up, but the album is a good one.

Mature
I like the little more classic sound on this album, I think that it's a very mature album by Yellowcard.
I loved it!
If any of you have heard the last CD Yellowcard made, then be prepared for a different sound. Ocean Avenue is a lot different than this new CD. The Lights and Sounds CD was a great CD. I'm gonna rate the songs in my opinion.
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Subjects:  1. Bass (Electric)    2. Guitar (Acoustic)    3. Guitar (Electric)    4. Keyboards    5. Piano    6. Pop    7. Punk    8. Punk Revival    9. Punk-Pop    10. Rock    11. Strings    12. United States of America    13. Vocals    14. Vocals (Background)   

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Fugazi fans already know that this is the original gospel according to Ian MacKaye. This Washington, D.C., quartet hit harder, faster, and franker than just about anybody--and were willing to see through their own bull as quickly as anyone else's. MacKaye manages to be charismatic and confrontational at the same time: tossing brilliant, genuinely funny asides into his serious-as-a- heart-attack lyrics. Meanwhile, the band, led by Lyle Preslar's staggering guitar attack, pushes MacKaye on with the tightest, most razor-sharp sound in all of hardcore. Nothing in the punk pantheon can come close to "In My Eyes," "Out of Step," or "Salad Days." Absolutely essential. Read more

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Still not ready for Radio
These guys were so far ahead of their time.Get the comp that contains every song.It'll be the best money you've spent in a while.If you were into punk or hardcore in the 80's you definitely owned Minor Threat records.Put downt he Fugazi and get back to the roots...

GREAT CD!!!!
This CD defines hardcore.AWESOME songs.Not ONE is bad.Now, I have a question for all you punks who were around in the 70's, and to the punks of today: What makes you a punk?My friends call me a poser because I don't slit my wrists or any of that cr*p.I cna barely skat, and, while not being rich, my family is financially ok.I play in a band, though.But, can I be a punk?I mean, it's about the music, isn't it?Oh, I have a STRONG hatred of authority, but I've never been arrested.Please write a review that includes an answer.
One of the Touchstones of The D.C. Hardcore Scene.....
I'll be the first to admit in this review, that I've never Grown-up listening to U.S. Hardcore / Punk bands such as: Minor Threat, Black Flag, Bad Brains, Husker Du, Minutemen, Dead Kennedys, etc..But, what I did have was a healthy interest in Skateboard Videos in my Late-teens/Early Twenties (in fact I Still watch them).And Via those videos, what initially started with me thinking "Why, do they always have to put aggressive skate-punk music, in 90% of these Skate Vids??".But over the years of watching them, I gradually began to(A) get used to it, and then (B) Actually have a few Tracks that I begun to really like.Fast forward a few more years, and an appreciation of virtually all genres of music, and U.S. Hardcore / Punk is as important to me, as any other genre of music that I Love.And although they werent the first, Minor Threat were amongst the most important Bands from the early 80s Hardcore scene, and a scene that was throwing up all kinds of musical possibilities.Resolutely a fiercely intelligent band, that mixed incisive commentary, with Political and Social observations or damnations.With a keen eye for summarising the disaffected youths/adults, frustrations with intelligent lyrics, delivered at full pelt, they were a band not to be taken lightly. And rather strangely for the band, they went against the common staples of the scene, and were resolutely "Straight-edged", in that they shunned Drinks and Drugs, for a lifestyle considered 'clean living', and it was this train of thought that was proudly worn like a badge of honour by Vocalist "Ian Mackaye", and his band members.
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Subjects:  1. American Punk    2. American Underground    3. Hardcore Punk    4. Pop    5. Punk    6. Rock    7. Straight-Edge   

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Just short of perfect- I would give it 4.5 stars
Suffocation returns with their best CD in 10 years and some have been calling it Pierced From Within part 2.It's time to put the word out; Suffocation is back in full swing
Doug Cerrito's absence is felt. And Mike Smith needs to step it up.
I'm not talking about chops and solos, because anyone can do that. I'm talking about WRITING. The writing on this album resembles the not-terribly-inspired writing of the last album, Souls to Deny. However, I do think that a big part of my disappointment stems from Mike Smith. He was one of the most innovative death metal drummers back in the day -- way ahead of his time. I mean, Effigy of the Forgotten has virtually every death metal drum pattern you'd hear over the next 15 years, plus Mike's own signature chops. But on this album I don't hear the innovation, nor do I hear the nuances that made him stand out years ago. I feel that even if they were to write the same riffs, but have more interesting drumming underneath, then the songs would be more interesting.
Not their best, but still darn good
All veteran (metal) bands who have been around for more than a decade eventually face the challenge of competing with younger groups who have recently cropped up and stolen some of the spotlight. This happened to Pantera throughout the Nineties, and Suffocation are dealing with it now. The seminal grindcore quintet formed in 1990, and like Pantera, they have so far survived every musical trend (like grunge, funk metal, and nu-metal), and they're now competing with new-millennium bands who play deathcore, modern thrash, and metalcore.
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Subjects:  1. Death Metal/Black Metal    2. Heavy Metal    3. Pop    4. Rock   

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Just as Green Day aped the Ramones, their contemporaries in this Southern California punk quartet aspired to be the Clash. But also like Green Day, Rancid's fresh approach and excellent songs (including the ska-punk MTV hit "Time Bomb" and the anthemic "Roots Radicals") rose far above tribute-band level. And poet Jim Carroll (Read more

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might as well enjoy it...
Like them or loathe them, Rancid is passionate about music. This album is 4 friends playing music they love and it ends up sounding like it.
this really isn't a review just a thought
I started reading some of these reviews and the whole "rip-off"/"wannabe" clash thing came up a lot. Yes this record in particular does have a lot of clash influence. but than again were SLF heavily influenced by the clash as well? and weren't the clash influenced by the ramones? then again who wasn't?

Not for the "punk was dead in 1986" types.
First off, to all the jaded and grumpy punk elitists, I feel for you.I really do.Punk is probably the most afflicted of any music genre.But if your sole purpose of writing a review is to "school" the ignorant and tell Rancid fans to listen to Op Ivy and The Descendants and The Ramones and Bad Religion etc, you're wasting your time.
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Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Alternative/Indie-Rock    3. Pop    4. Punk    5. Punk Revival    6. Punk-Pop    7. Rock    8. Ska-Punk    9. Third Wave Ska Revival   

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AFI goe out with a bang!
AFI's Art of Drowning, is their last good CD in my eyes. The era before Sing the Sorrow is a different one, its dark, gloomy, but still rocks. AFI died in my eyes when Sing the Sorrow was released. But the last song, Morningstar could of been tacked onto Sing the Sorrow, and it would of been in there perfectly. Don't bother with Sing the Sorrow or DecemberUnderground (their WORST album to date). If you want to see AFI shining in their true last days, buy The Art of Drowning.

its my duty to write this review
ive written a lot of other reviews on AFI cds, but being that this one is my favorite, i cant pass it up. i gave it another chance, and still, its not too good
now, i gave this ablum a pretty nasty beating earlier, but i feel that it deserves more, not too great, but still...
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Subjects:  1. Hardcore Punk    2. Pop    3. Punk    4. Punk Revival    5. Punk-Pop    6. Rock    7. United States of America   

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Like most true originals, the Ramones embodied a dizzying array of contradictions. As punk godfathers, they became the archetype for a rebellious musical ethos that could often confuse the baby for the bath water, yet at heart they were 1960s pop- and bubblegum-worshipping reactionaries. The seeming unity symbolized by their street-hood uniform (ripped jeans, deck shoes, and black leather jackets) and name (nicked from an early Read more

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Ramones Anthology
If you're looking at this, and you're not a Ramones fan already, I know what you're probably thinking -- "I have to listen to 22 songs just to get to 'I Wanna Be Sedated'??"But I implore you to resist the temptation: Do not get "Loud Fast," do not get "Ramones Mania."Get the Ramones Anthology.
prontuario...
MUY RECOMENDABLE recopilacion de una banda que demostro que la sencillez, la ingenuidad, la ignorancia y el resentimiento pueden llegar a ser ingredientes y justificativo de la explosiva e incoherente actitud de toda una generacion............

NYC Punk Legends/ Geniouses!!!

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Classic
This kinda reminds me of the way saves the day had their sophomore effort which blew up and became popular. The mixing is about the same. Every Second Counts does not compare to this album. This defines their sound and original composure. They kinda varied off into commonville with the release of Every Second counts, but this release, is distorted enough to not get annoying and crafted beautifully. The pop nature of Plain white t's is becoming popular and this album is one of the contenders in that category. And to set the record straight, there is only one acoustic number on here and it is Hey There Delilah.

Beautifully Acoustic
I really, really love this CD. I was hooked indefinetely when I heard "Hey the Delilah".
Buy it if you've already got their other cd.
"Hey there Delilah" is the obvious standout on this one. The rest of the album is also good, but it's the reason to keep it in rotation. If you're debating which album to buy, go for Stop and come back for this one later. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Emo    2. Pop    3. Punk-Pop    4. Rock    5. Rock/Pop   

Editorial Review

Billy Talent delivers a rock-intensive and at times eclectic disc that highlights the group's inability to write songs that have depth or elements of surprise. True, "In The Fall" has a hook that's as catchy as a soccer anthem and the anti-scenester rant "The Red Flag" proves excitingly attitudinal and carries with it a spot on Clash-meets-Green Day vibe; "Falling Leaves" and "Perfect World" demonstrate the unit's knack for crafting ear-perking opening riffs. But each of those tunes––and virtually all those found on Read more

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Talent Rocks
I have this CD and it is awesome. First heard "Red Flag" on a video game (Burnout Revenge) and loved it. Bought the CD and now that song is not even in the top 5 on the CD. I like every song on the CD. Can't loose with this one.

A great Cd!!
A friend introduced me to Billy Talent and I loved it right away. This Cd is great, with a lot of gritty punk songs. Some of my favorites are A Devil in a Midnight Mass, Red flag but the whole album is great. Billy Talent is a very talented band and some friends of mine even went to their concert. I personally enjoy it very much and would like to listen to their first debut too. This is a great Cd for pretty much anyone who likes loud music or punk and I would defintely recommend it.

What Have You Become?
A good majority of the people here and elsewhere will have you believe that "II" is a quality extension of Billy Talent's self-titled debut. THAT couldn't be further from the truth. The energy, atmosphere and character of Billy's debut is all but absent on "II", leaving behind and in it's place over-production and spotty songwriting. If the ballad were going out of style, Billy Talent was that first to be notified, with over half of "II" being filled with just that; ballads. Aside from that, "worker bees" is probably the worst song I've ever heard in my entire life.
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Subjects:  1. Canada    2. Emo    3. Pop    4. Post-Hardcore    5. Punk Revival    6. Rock    7. Rock/Pop   

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Great CD
Definitely a great cd.I got to check GCH out live at the warped tour and immediately got the cd.Great buy and definitely wasnt a let down

fbr did it again
i only have one thing to say: travis schleprok is my hero

Live
I went to go and see People Under the Stairs live and almost decided not to go to their openers. I'm glad I did go becase Gym Class Heroes were opening. They were amazing live and I recommend seeing them if you get the chance.Cupids Chokehold is amazing. ... Read more

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Very, very good
Not sure what genre one would put this in, reminds me of early Goo Goo Dolls catchi-ness, with nice backing melodies.very new and very old at the same time.Dig it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Indie Rock    3. Pop    4. Punk    5. Rock   

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This album is not worth your money.
This album is disgusting.
A novelty, if a cheap one.
Cute Is What We Aim For's Cute Is What We Aim For Gets it Right
I have been a fan of CUTE since October of last year and I've waited in anticipation for this album for months. It didn't disappoint. The only song on this album that I have a complaint about is 'There's a Class for This'. I LOVED the demo of this song. The CD version, however...not so much. The addition of William Beckett was an improvement, but the polished quality of it totally ruins the feel of the song.
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Subjects:  1. Emo    2. Pop    3. Power Pop    4. Punk-Pop    5. Rock    6. Rock/Pop    7. United States of America   

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I like it!
I think this is a good album. Not quit as good as the last one, but still good. I wasen't to thrilled with the first song, but it took off from there! My top picks would be: Happily Ever Cadaver, Faith in the Devil, My Home Sweet Homicide, and Till Death do us Party.

Just what the witch doctor ordered...
Fang Bang is the best horror metal/punk available.Wednesday 13 continues to take the lead (Zombie didn't put in that much effort on his latest).After a warm up 'Morgue Than Words' & 'American Werewolves In London', the album kicks into gear and rocks as hard as AC/DC on 'My Home Sweet Homicide' & 'Faith In The Devil'. The punk that rounds the album out is above standard.And by no means does this one leave out the creepy tunes, as evidenced by 'Curse Of Me' (the most Transylvania 90210'ish) & a soon to be Halloween classic cover 'Burn The Flames'.Don't let the naysayers put you off - this is 5 star material!

It's October agian and you know what that means? 3.5 stars
Well is getting closer to Halloween again and Wednesday 13 has woken from his grave to give us another dose of tricks and treats.Maybe a little more trick than treat.Having discovered Wednesday 13's work two years ago I have been a diehard fan ever since.I was extremely excited for his next release.I will say I was a bit disappointed.Part of the reason for this is that it is the follow up album to "Transylvania 90210".That album is pure horror rock greatness that "Fang Bang" had a lot to live up to.Compared to "Transylvania 90210" I'm sorry to say "Fang Bang" comes up a bit short.
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Subjects:  1. Death Metal/Black Metal    2. Heavy Metal    3. Pop    4. Punk Metal    5. Rock    6. Rock/Pop   

Editorial Review

The Ramones' April 1976 debut, recorded for little more than $6,000, long ago passed into legend. Its exalted status as the inspiration for thousands of punk bands worldwide, though, hasn't overshadowed its monolithic roar, the knowing hilarity of its lyrics ("Judy Is a Punk" crams the SLA, the Ice Capades, and a salute to Herman's Hermits into a 90-second frame), and the impulse to blast it for everyone within earshot: Hey, listen to Read more

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It's Not My Favorite Ramones Album, But It's Still A Punk Rock Classic! (4.5 Stars)
The Ramones are one of my favorite bands. I just love them to death. Joey Ramone has got to be one of my favorite singers of all time. Johnny Ramone can turn 3 or 4 power chords into a masterpeice. For a while, I only had Ramones Mania to my disposal, so I knew I had to get more. So I started my Ramones album collection with The Ramones S/T.
The Ramones
The Ramones what can i say? Greatest band ever? Maybe not but pretty darn close.For all those to stuck up to like the ramones because the poor production and lack of fast guitar solos are really missing. The Ramones were born on 50's bubblegum and the new york dolls the stones and beatles. If you are new to The ramones i recommend not starting with this album because you might be turned off cause lack of audio quality. Try A greatest hits or Rocket to russia, road to ruin, End Of the Century, Brain drain, or pleasant dreams. The Ramones debut is a great great album really what rock n roll should be about not 30 minute drum solos.

Johnny Ramone does NOt play electric heavy metal guitar!!
Frist of all this isan okay album don't get me wrong, but I bought it because Johnny Ramone is supposed to be a great guitarist but he really isn't. Plus it kinda sounds like it was recorded with the band playing in a bathroom, with two tin cans on a string: one in the bathroom withthe band and the other running out to the hallway with a radio shack microphone sitting in front of it. Catchy tunes but if i had it to buy over again I'd probably just d/l essential tracks like I Can't Be and I Don't Wanna Be Learned/I Don't Wanna Be Tamed and spend my hard hustled scratch on a better produced Ramones album like End Of The Century or Pleasant Dreams. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American Punk    2. New York Punk    3. Pop    4. Punk    5. Rock    6. United States of America   

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Goin' against the grain, the way it should be...
I don't know how Dr. Gonzo can even compare the solo in "Marquee Moon" to such great solos by Jimmy Page (Stairway to Heaven) and David Gilmour (Comfortably Numb).I know it's easy to downplay such solos just because they also happen to be popular, overplayed, and overhyped over time.But it's not the song's nor the artist's fault.And comparing it to a solo like this doesn't even warrant an argument.I also think Gilmour's solo is great but not the best, but still it ranks much higher than this one, namely for its melody.Also, on the contrary, Page does not rely on fuzz pedals to carry/make his solos...leave that to today's guitarists.He's the man, especially in the studio, and should not be trivialized along with other arena rockers that couldn't make 1/10 of quality songs or riffs as him.They made it, played it, and paved the way for the inferiors to copy them; thus, Zeppelin and Page should stand apart from the punk cliche/ideology that Zeppelin sucked (though I'm not implying that is what Dr. Gonzo is saying).The Verlaine solo was okay, but nothing more than similar solos done countless times, namely in the 60's.The Peanut Butter Conspiracy's lead guitarist Bill Wolff comes to mind when I hear the solo.
I am the Marquee Moon
Television's "Marquee Moon" is in my opinion the greatest guitar rock album of all time. It took what punk would turn out to be and made into a shot of new wave, rock and jazz. Tom Verlaine composing the songs with a serious attitude, Richard Lloyd jamming at light speed, Fred Smith jazzing up his bass structure and Billy Ficca pounding at the drums as if he was running for his life. Marquee Moon is simply put, the must own album for "guitar god" lovers. It transcends you into a world of innocence, pain, beauty and love. And that is why Marquee Moon should be on everyone's list of favorite albums.

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looking for a great punk album? looking for a great rock album? looking for a great album from the '70's? looking for an album with epic tracks and lyrics that match? looking for an influential album that the critics raved about yet is sadly underrated at the same time? looking for something that doesn't sound commercial, but isn't a bunch of noise? wanna hear great guitar work? tired of hearing opera singers?
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Subjects:  1. American Punk    2. Bass    3. Drums    4. Guitar    5. New York Punk    6. Pop    7. Proto-Punk    8. Punk    9. Rock    10. Rock/Pop    11. United States of America    12. Vocals   

Editorial Review

On her 1975 debut, Smith was full of piss and vinegar, seriously interested in bringing together high art and low three-chord rock & r