This is Jawbreaker's first album, so it is a little rough around the edges, but is still quality. Not quite as ambitious as their next album(Bivouc). Any fan of Jawbreaker should still have it. Someone who is just getting into them would probably get 24 Hour Revenge Therapy or Dear You first. This is gritty, melodic punk rock. The first songs are great, it lags toward the end but is good nonetheless.

I really mean to give this 3.5 stars. It's good but not a real substantial improvement over their last release. I liked Change is a Sound a lot, this one is a little slower and while it has a lot of good tracks, especially Lights Go Out which is awesome, but some of the other tracks are dull. Anyway, Strike Anywhere is a good band, but this is not their best, it has giid songs, but you should get Change is a Sound before this

I like this album, it's pretty solid. Pros: Good guitar work. Singer has a good voice. Lyrics are good as well Cons: Songs are not too memorable, when I'm listening to it I think this is pretty cool, but nothing stays with me after its over. The background screaming is a little unecessary. Overall this is a pretty good release, get this if you like melodic emo-styled rock or other Deep Elm bands.

I really enjoy this CD. They are a pop-rock/indie rock band and they have great songs. Intelligent lyrics that are more than just cliches about broken heats and good guitar work. I like her voice too. The album starts off with Let This Rest which features a catchy chorus that sets this album into motion. The next track Bottle Rocket Battles starts off with male and female vocals then slows down to where its just her singing and is another great track. The album kind of slows down in the middle with some more midtempo tracks, but they are still worth listening to, especially The Ugliness Kicking Around. This is a good record for someone looking for something interesting and intelligent, and not the latest teenage scremo band saturating the market.

This is a great EP by this excellent new band.There are hints of Hot Water Music and Dicount in their catchy tunes. All the songs are good and I think that Kill or Cure is one of the best songs that they have written. If you like the aformentioned bands than check this out or get their full-length Scattered Sentences. If you're already a fan definetly check this out

Sleater Kinney are quickly becomming one of my favorite bands. They have two guitarists and no bassist, yet they have a very full sound. Good vocals, sometimes soft other times warbling and off-key. Many of the songs are very catchy, my favorites include Dig Me Out, The Drama You've Been Craving, One More Minute,and Little Babies. Check them out if you like punk rock but also indie rock and bands like Fugazi( who they are often compared to). This is probably my favorite but I suggest checking out All Hands on the Bad One as Well.

Excellent release from this Canadian band. With the two guitar sound reminiscient of Hot Water Music as well as the catchy-ness of Discount or Dillinger 4 and other bands like them. But instead of gruff vocals we get a nice female vocalist as well as a guy singing. The songs are catchy without being annoyingly so. The lyrics address political topics as well as felling trapped by your surroundings without being dumb or obvious. Standouts include: Cut Me Dead, With Such Rights, and Goodbye All Regrets. Recommended for anyone who likes catchy punk or is looking for something different.

This is a good pop-punk record. Not pop-punk in the sense of Good Charlotte or Simple Plan, more in the vein of Jawbreaker, which is a very good thing. Not as great lyrically as Jawbreaker, but catchy nonetheless. My favorite song is track one "I'm Everything Without You" but the whole record is pretty good. Get this if you like melodic punk rock with a (as much as I hate to use this term) emo side.

A more mature release than their first two records (The always great Los Angeles and its worthy follow-up Wild Gift). It trades the punk energy for some more mellower songs, it has a more rock and roll flavor but is still very good. All the songs are standouts, and the bonus material is very good as well. John Doe and Exene Cervanka are both excellent songwriters and this CD is filled with great harmonies and good lyrics. The sticker says its like "aural film noir" and I think that assessment is accurate. If you are new to this band get Los Angeles first but definitley return to get this one.

X is a stellar band. One of the best of the early punk bands. They have a geat style mixing rockabilly and punk. Sometimes it sounds like what they would play at a sock hop in hell. Purchase this album after buying the truly awesome Los Angeles. Every song is a winner and while the bonus tracks offer nothing new they don't detract from the record. In summation, do yourself a favor and get this record and other records by this great band.