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Advantages: Excellent Summarisation of the history of the Ramones
Disadvantages: Some great tracks are missing

...CD contains 18 of the best Ramones tracks (Surfin' Bird, Blitzkrieg Bop) but in my opinion, that is not enough, tracks such as "The KKK took my baby away" are missing. However, this CD would be ideal for people who are looking for an introduction into the New York Punk scene as it summarises the Ramones well but for fans like me, more would be needed for me to buy it. The lyrics aren't thought provoking but then again the Ramones were more known ... Read review

Advantages: Many great Pop Punk gems
Disadvantages: Probably wont appeal to those that don't usually go for Pop Punk

The Explosion is one of those 'The Next Big Thing' branded bands - and the thing about these bands is that sometimes it happens for them, and sometimes it doesn't. However, in most of the cases where it just doesn't happen, the band isn't particularly great - this can't really be said of The Explosion. With 'Black Tape,' The Explosion has produced an album that although not entirely original, is full of substance, energy and excitement. There are ...
...The Explosion stand out from the pack and seem like a shining star in a sky of monotonous generic bands. This album kicks off with 'Deliver Us' which in some respects is a bit of a bad move because I'd say that this is probably one of the weaker tracks on the album. There is some heavy distortion on the guitars, and it doesn't really do the bands sound any justice because on this track they sound like they could well be one of those monotonous and ... Read review

Advantages: brillaint
Disadvantages: only about 2 minutes long!

the buzzcocks were from manchester which was quite far away from the main place where the punk music scene was getting commercial success so in a way they had to work harder. The Buzzcocks are the sentimental side of punk, you won't find a political rant in side this 2 minute sensation, what you'll find is a fantasticly unusual rock song about love but twisted like. Brilliantly at the rythem with a strong melody and great harmanising chorus. The ... Read review

Advantages: very cheap, good quality tracks
Disadvantages: none

...is not a dig at fat people. This record is released by Fat Wreck Chords, an independant record label from America set up by the Bass player from NOFX, Fat Mike (hence the name). This is the first in their line of cheap music samplers and only costs $3.98 (available for £5 in the UK). If you like this sort of music it is extremly good value for money. The album features fourteen songs from the vaults of Fat wreck Chords. The songs are all of the ...
...seen on a CD). Fat Wreck Chords have found a good way to promote the music that they publish. They get the trust of the people purchasing the album because it is cheap and the songs are of a high quality. Because the people who have bought the CD think, that was good value they will maybe try out other CDs. To find out more information on Fat Wreck Chords visit the website, www.fatwreck.com. ... Read review

Advantages: Daniel Blumberg's voice
Disadvantages: none really

The Colourful Life by Cajun Dance Party hit the shelves on the 28th April 2008 in most stores through out the UK, and by the 29th April there was a copy in my CD rack. I had longly awaited the release of Cajun Dance Parties debut album and i have to say, it was worth it. The fact that this band have just left school but can still create a smooth, astonishing sound that sends shivers down my spin is amazing and is in need of a worthy applause. When ...
...'Colourful Life' which although i had heard before still left me dazzled by the talent of these young musicians. Daniel Blumberg's voice at the start of the song fits perfectly with the floaty sound of keyboard and drums, and also glides so softly along in the whole album. Another thing that surprised me about this album is Vicky Freund's ability to sing. When the album ended with 'the hill, the view and the lights' and Vicky's voice started it ... Read review