Staring Back – On – Review

January 3, 2003

Multi-faceted songs, way too intelligent and technically fluid to be simply labeled “pop punk,” dominate this album.

Spiritu – Review

January 3, 2003

It ain’t about snappy tunes, the sound is a huge part, and producer Jack Endino is so locked onto what organic rock barf is, it sounds effortlessly upchucked.

Sparta – Wiretap Scars – Review

January 3, 2003

Sparta has emerged from At The Drive-In’s cocoon soaring like a butterfly, its melodic wings tinged with bitter poetry and howling whirlwinds.

Snapcase – End Transmission – Review

January 3, 2003

As Snapcase has carried on Refused’s progressive hardcore, they’ve been swept aside by the rise of nü metal and “poppy” hardcore. An unfair turn of events.

Sixer – Beautiful Trash – Review

January 3, 2003

Like Social Distortion meets Rancid. That’s alright if you like those bands, and I like Rancid (except Life Won’t Wait) and Social Distortion, so fuck off.

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