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The Wonder Years – Suburbia I’ve given you All and Now I’m Nothing

If the Wonder years were a slot machine then I’ve hit the jackpot. With lyrics so true to life, music I can relate to, and an overall sense of perfection their newest release (Suburbia I’ve given you all and now I’m Nothing) is one of the best I’ve heard this year.

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Owl City – All Things Bright and Beautiful

Owl City has a lot to live up to. With the last Owl City record going platinum I was curious to see just what Adam Young could pull off the 2nd time around.

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Hospital Ships – Lonely Twins

Reviewed by Nate Smith We’re living in an era with bad music that record producers keep shoving in our faces. On “Lonely Twins” by Hospital Ships I was excited to hear a fresh new sound that not only captured my ears but left me with a taste of wanting more. Hailing from the small college [...]

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Face to Face – Laugh Now Laugh Later

Reviewed by Nate Smith Face to Face has been bringing Punk Rock to the masses for the last 20 years. After a brief hiatus they are back and taking their music to the streets with the release of their newest album on Antagonist Records “Laugh Now, Laugh Later.” Fueled by anger, massive guitars and the [...]

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Texas in July – One Reality

Texas in July (Equal Vision Records) brings it so heavy you’ll even feel it when your dead. Their new record “One Reality” is full of skill, force, and an overall sense of something great. It opens with a 2 minute song called Introduction. I’m not even sure that Introduction prepares you for the onslaught of [...]

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Craig’s Brother – The Insidious Lie

Reviewed by Nate Smith I’m tired of seeing so many bands not get the credit they deserve. 2011 has been a year of generic, overproduced, and uncreative records. With all that said one band stands above the rest, Craig’s Brother. When it comes to 90’s Punk Rock, I’d consider myself an expert. I’ve been to [...]

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Dropkick Murphys – Going Out in Style

When anyone mentions this band it’s hard to see why anyone wouldn’t like them. With the release of “Going out in Style” The Dropkick Murphys are ready to make a fan out of anyone.

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Rem – Collapse Into Now

Reviewed by Nate Smith After 30 years a little band from Athens, Georgia is still rocking. R.E.M. has brought the alternative rock again with their new release, “Collapse Into Now.” Inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 these guys have constantly released record after record with success. The acoustic track “UBerlin” [...]

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Weezer – Hurley

It’s hard to hate Weezer and at times hard to love them. After the “Blue Album” we cant help but be fans for life waiting for that record that will top it. On their new release “hurley” they bring their classic sound back that the fans have been waiting for. I cant say it’s better than “The Blue Album” or Pinkerton but I like it more that the last few albums they put out.

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Oak and Gorski – Love Destroyer

Reviewed by Nate Smith It’s not often that I venture away from the Punk Rock I love so much. Sometimes, when I am trying to relax before or bed or reading I like to play some music that’s soothing to the soul. Oak and Gorski bring just that. This duo who, performs in Downtown Disney [...]

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Abandon All Ships – Geeving

Reviewed by Nate Smith Abandon All Ships brings it heavy. This album can be summed up that one word. These guys are young and talented at what they do. The 3nd track, “Megawacko 2.1,” mixes some aspects of pop music, double bass drum, and screaming vocals. I am willing to bet that somewhere inside of [...]

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Jimmy Eat World – Invented

Reviewed by Nate Smith I felt bummed at first. After my first listen of “Invented” I wondered where was that classic Jimmy Eat World sound I had grown to love. Their last record was ok and Futures blew my mind. At first it seemed overproduced, lacking creativity, and just a generic rock and roll record. [...]

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Sky Sailing – An Airplace Carried Me to Bed

Reviewed by Nate Smith Sky Sailing brings the perfect blend of music for a cool crisp summer morning on “An Airplane Carried me to Bed”. The acoustic guitar and voice of Adam young are soothing and relaxing. So grab a cup of coffee and enjoy. The album opens with “Captain of the Sea’ which reminds [...]

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Nofx – The Longest EP

Whenever Nofx puts out a release I always get excited. They are one band that seems to put out something new for the fans every few months.

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Am Taxi – We don’t stand a chance

Reviewed by Nate Smith With the curiosity of the album cover and name I was ready to check out Am Taxi. Little did I know that a great musical surprise would await me. Indie, Punk Rock, garage, you name it, the styles there. It’s innovative, creative and pleasing to my ears. Track 2, The mistake, [...]