The Shakedowns – Move – Review

February 14, 2003

Nice-guy punk’n’roll with hard rock touches in guitarville. Feel like they germinated out of a hopped-up power-pop combo, whittled into more of a gut punch.

Assemblage 23 – Defiance – Review

February 14, 2003

While Assemblage 23 projects the image of high energy and fast-paced music, the songs “Cocoon” and “Lullaby” offer a break, clocking in at well under 100 bpm.

The Epoxies – Review

February 14, 2003

Tinfoil hat “new wave” ’80s roots intensified and streamlined away from the hinky-jerkiness in favor of a pushier punk and roll take on such goofiness.

The Common Cold – Review

February 14, 2003

The Common Cold are not instrumental math rock for the weak: It’s volcanic, turbulent, and the most pummeling orgy of guitar noodlings you’ve ever heard.

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