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Impossible not to like

B. JJ Buckley | PRC, IE | 08/16/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I neither know nor care who the founding members are, what their post-hardcore credentials are, or who they've slept with. I'm not going to draw obscure comparisons with other bands who share cousins with the musicians. I heard this album by accident, and was instantly hooked. It's about the catchiest, smartest music I've heard in a long time; vaguely emotional, half tongue-in-cheek, but unbelievably... likeable. Consistent, too - there isn't a single filler, and each song is the most charming on a different day. It reminds me of about 10 bands that I've loved through the years... but can't put my finger on which ones. This album is an absolute gem, and nobody who likes guitars in their music would ever regret buying it."

Excellent.

B. JJ Buckley | 01/04/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A breath of fresh air. Steven Pederson has once again shown us where this whole "post hardcore" genre is supposed to sound like. Gutiar hooks whose barbs turn in and don't let go, and a lyrical aptitude that is unheard of for rock of this type make this an album of the year. This is the album that you can listen to 4-5 times in a row and not grow weary of.All you half-witted, emo dorks need to take a page out of Steven's book. Its pure rock perfection.-HJS"