8.0
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Clamsterdam and The Overjoyed Reviewed

Clamsterdam – Radiator There was little in this whole big world quite like the Ramones when they started out. And, quite famously, all they could rely on was the same chord played across the guitar neck and their strangely wired imagination about circus freaks, gay…
8.0
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The Tin Can Collective and LowDown Brass Band Reviewed

The Tin Can Collective – The Thrill Is Gone There’s someone who, at this very moment, is sharpening their pen and tuning their guitar and getting ready to write a song called “Stairway to Heaven.” No, not that one. Not a song that mentions ladies stuck on…
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Top 10 Songs by XTC (In My Opinion)

XTC was a band that was never too keen on making a spectacle of itself. And by the time the group had moved from harsh, punk-inspired sounds to beautiful power-pop, its band members seemed just happy to have shaken some of the attention off their collective backs. No matter!
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Top 10 Songs by Public Image Ltd

Public Image Ltd was a piece of abstract art, whereas Sex Pistols, singer John Lydon’s previous band, was a nasty caricature drawn on a bathroom wall. Few bands have had more of an influence on the post-punk movement than Public Image Ltd, and calling them one of the…
8.3
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Animal Mood and Victory Point Reviewed

Animal Mood – Danger In The Living Room Boredom is waiting to do great things for you! Just you wait and see! But, of course, you won’t wait. The world’s waiting to entertain and distract you, and it takes only a few clicks on your device to get you to…
7.5
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The Oxys and Perkele Reviewed

The Oxys – Idiot Box If anything, we brought it upon ourselves! In our naivety, we brought disease into our homes and were even happy to save up on the money needed to purchase it. Now, nearly everyone that we know is infected. The Oxys are still helping us see…
8.8
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Rats Department and High Tea Reviewed

Rats Department – Dirty Dancing “It’s a horrible day!” That’s not the opening lyric to a potential pop hit single that plays on the morning radio. And it’s not the slogan of some fast food chain trying to get you to pull over and buy yourself a burger.
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Top 10 Songs by The Dead Kennedys (In My Opinion)

The Dead Kennedys may have just been the most revolution-inspiring comedy group that ever was. Making a fun of world aflame and writing unusual, catchy songs around Jello Biafra’s sardonic humour, The Dead Kennedys became loved by some, and hated by everyone in the…
8.5
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Occupants and The Halfpipes Reviewed

Occupants – Sort of Person Don’t ever start reading history books, and never become a fan of podcasts and shows discussing various historical events. Try to avoid them even if there’s simply no other form of entertainment available. It may sound like an effort…