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Last Active 05-22-12 3:16 pm
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Star Fucking Hipsters, HIM, Anti-Flag, Leftover Crack, Morning Glory, Choking Victim, The Distillers, F-Minus, The Rabble, ,

Anti-Flag Die For the Government
While this is a good album, and Anti-Flag's "punkiest" by far, it leaves a lot to be desired. It's not the instrumentation, it's not the singing, it's not the lyrics; there's just something missing. This album seems as if Anti-Flag haven't found their spirit yet. There are several brilliant tracks on here ("Red White And Brainwashed," for example) but there are several bad tracks which seem to counteract this. The album also seemed to run too long; while it's not the longest I've heard by far, it gets very dull very quickly.		2.5
05.22.12
Anti-Flag A Benefit for Victims of Violent Crime
While the background story of this album is equal parts saddening and inspiring, the EP itself is excellent. Aside from the two "fill" tracks, it's very well done. The new tracks are catchy as ever, and it's always nice to hear live versions of a few old favourites.		4.0
05.22.12
Anti-Flag For Blood and Empire
The lyrics on this album are pretty disappointing. While still staying true to their political roots, they just seem poorly written here. Nonetheless, it's a great album, and the instrumentation - especially Chris #2's bass work - makes up for the lack of lyrical talent which is evident. Once again, punk and pop are merged to create that sound which Anti-Flag calls their own, and I'm happy for that.		3.5
05.22.12
Anti-Flag The Bright Lights of America
Very bad album. Yes, Anti-Flag are known for their political rants in songs - it's their *thing* - but the lyrical content of this album is straight-up dull. Everything they've said here has already been said before, be it by themselves or numerous other bands. Musically, the only songs that only stood out to me were "Go West" and "Smartest Bomb." Aside from that, a very poor album, and no matter how many times I listen to it, it never improves.		2.0
05.22.12
Anti-Flag Underground Network
Great album. Definitely one of their best, if not the best. It's perfect from start to finish, and their signature style of punk mixed with pop-like hooks really starts to develop here. This album will always have a place in my heart.		4.5
05.22.12
Anti-Flag The Terror State
A brilliant album, nothing less than what I'd expect from Anti-Flag. My favourite release, and for good reason; they blend hard-hitting punk beats with catchy hooks, with their socially aware lyrics bringing it all together. There isn't a bad song on the album, and it's easy to listen to from start to finish.		4.5
05.22.12
Choking Victim No Gods, No Managers
Flawless album. The samples used fit well with both the individual tracks and the album as a whole, and the mixture of punk and ska is perfected on this album. No Gods / No Managers is a definite must-have for any fan of the punk scene, and remains as one of my all-time favourites.		5.0
05.22.12

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