I dont know if it is actually the greatest story ever told, but it certainly has some of The Lawrence Arms greatest songs on it. Many songs I had never heard of, and grew to love. It's a strong album the whole way through. They try to sick to the circus theme, but i dont really see it. Good idea, but just didnt really work out. But nevertheless, a great album. Maybe not their top album, but its definitaly up there. I love it. A must have for and Larry Arms fan.

I was hoping for a return to Tom's past of raspy vocals, gritty acoustic guitar and screaming. But this isnt really what I got at all. Tom Gabel is a genius, I just wish he would have added a bit of that old grit we all loved Against Me! for. This release was good, just not what i was hopeing for. Its something new and original, with some synth drum beats and some of Toms more refined singing. One track features Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio, and another with Butch Vig, the producer on drums. Of course it's political, with more anti-war songs, which is something you would excpect from Tom. At first listen I wasnt overly impressed, but it's grown on me alot lately.

I love Rocket From The Crypt, so when I heard this was Speedo's new do, I had to get it. I wasnt disapointed either. The Night Marchers seem to follow in the footsteps of RFTC, but take a bit more of a creepy, rockabilly like aproach, wich RFTC had, but I guess the Night Marchers just explore this a little more. The first track is unbeliveable, and is now even featured on an NHL 2K8 commerical. I hope they stick together and contiune to make awesome music. I give it a 4.5 out of 5

I good second full length for these guys. It's full of goofy fun, and doesnt slow down for a second. Allthough it is probably not as good as the first realese, maybe a bit repetitive.. ok really repetitive, but thats one of the best things about it, easy and catchy. No one said good music had to be difficult.

I was pretty dissapointed with this album. I guess I was just let down because I knew all the big songs like Blind, Skate or Die etc. i was hoping for more of these punk influenced songs, but didnt find any. But nevertheless they are still one of the best canadian ska bands ever.

I used to be a huge Rufio fan back in my early teeny days of pop punk. Their first album, which everyone knows was pretty amazing, left me expecting big things for their next albums. However, i soon lost my love for really poppy punk and kind of forgot about Rufio. But now since i decided to finally buy this album, still with big expectations, I cant help but feel a little let down. 1985 is a good album, yet just doesnt measure up to Perhaps, I Suppose. There are a couple of songs I really like including, Science Fition, White Lights, and Follow Me. But its not one of those albums that you can just play over and over because it just has a little too much filler and not enough killer.

One of the best punk/metal albums you will ever hear. So many good songs, you wont want to turn it off. My favorite tracks include Better Than Me, Grounds Keep, Driving The Capal Tunnel, Blue and The Bullet, Rock and Rolly Goodness.. pretty much just the entire album rocks. There is still room for some improvements in the vocal arena at some points, but I think that adds to their orginal sound and the overall punk feeling of Mahrka, or Arkham backwards. These guys thrash hard, and rock smooth, just listen to Better Than Me and you will see exactly what I mean. But buy this album while you still can, Arkham has called it quits, and soon this masterpeice will be out of print!

A much more mature album in Arkham's second (and last)full length effort. The album has many techical elements and is quite complex. It seems to take you on a ride down a dark and erie road. It is more of a complete album listening experience rather than listening to each song on its own. If you're looking for something more simple and straight up punk/metal, then buy their first album Mahkra, it is much more easy to listen to and understand. However, if you're looking for a more intense and complex listening experience, yet still in the vein of the punk/metal genre, go with The Freak Power Candidate. An intersting and inteligent album indeed. It's too bad Arkham called it quits, they could have done amazing things in music.

A great album indeed, and a must have for any ska fan. Streetlight maintains their signature sound which was forged back in the days of catch 22. My only complaint is that most of the songs use the same tempo, so the album begins to get repetitive after a while. But nevertheless this is a solid album with all strong songs. I dont know if it is quite as good as their first album or catch 22's keasbey nights. It's fun snappy ska and punk at its finest, hey its streetlight... did you expect anything less?

Do I really need to say anything? This is one of the most important albums in punk rock. not only is it the energy album, but also thier ep's which are a great added bonus. If you dont have this album yet, i seriously dont know what you're waiting for.