Sound: Earnest, political punk that’s highly melodic and sometimes
danceable; repetitious hooks/rants
Playlist Partners: The Jam, Modern English, Gang of Four, Franz FerdinandHeavy Rotation tracks: “Banquet“; “Helicopter“
Medium Rotation tracks: “Positive Tension“; “Like Eating Glass“; “Little Thoughts“; “Luno“; “Price of Gasoline“
Recommended: If you can’t get enough early-80s-sounding bands. If you’re
already into their forefathers, you won’t get much new here, except a strong
vocalist in Kele Okereke and a couple solid singles.
Grade: B

(As posted 3/28/05 on davepowersmusic.com)
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