Seven years since the release of the “final album,” Guilt Show, The Get Up Kids have returned with There Are Rules. Is it worth your time and money? Should this once great emo act have remained buried with the rest of the early millenium? Find out, after the jump!
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Review: The Scenic – Bipolaroid
October 6th, 2010 
James Shotwell The Scenic have returned with the follow-up to their immeasurably catchy debut, Find Yourself Here. Find out what our own Eric Dexter had to say about this release after the jump!
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Review: You, Me, And Everyone We Know – Some Things Don’t Wash Out
October 2nd, 2010 James Shotwell “…I wouldn’t be surprised if this album did for a new generation what Is A Real Boy did for mine.”
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Review: Abandon All Ships! – Geeving
October 1st, 2010 James Shotwell Having built a large following with their self-released EP, Abandon All Ships are out for blood with their Velocity Records debut. Find out James’ thoughts on this release after the jump!
Review: Man Overboard – Real Talk
July 5th, 2010 James Shotwell …Man Overboard does not only defend the liveliness of the pop punk community but also proves to be one of the most exciting acts in the scene today…
Review: Pathology – Legacy of the Ancients
June 22nd, 2010 James Shotwell “…I listened to it over and over hoping it would grow on me…it didn’t.”
Review: Sister Sin – True Sound of the Underground
June 21st, 2010 James Shotwell “…pays homage to a trend that’s been laid to rest since the grunge era flourished and sent it packing. “
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Review: Automatic Loveletter – Truth or Dare
June 17th, 2010 James Shotwell “Automatic Loveletter solidifies their place in the pop rock world and this release is sure to be a summer soundtrack for many admirers.”
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June 11th, 2010 James Shotwell “…And Hell Followed With have demonstrated that they are taking a giant step in the right direction and this release further displays their considerable talent and potential…”
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June 7th, 2010 James Shotwell “Imperial is a jaw dropping, skull crushing, heart ripping 13 tracks that will leave you panting on the floor, yet screaming for more for months to come.”
Posted in Reviews Tags: album review, bones, cd review, counselor, hardcore (genre), imperial, in fear and faith, june 15th, metalcore, music review, new album, post hardcore, Rise Records, the soliatry life 6 Comments »Review: As I Lay Dying – The Powerless Rise
May 10th, 2010 James Shotwell “…The Powerless Rise is metalcore at its finest and signifies As I Lay Dying’s continued importance as reining kings to the genre…”
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April 14th, 2010 James Shotwell … Punk Goes Classic Rock is the musical equivalent of listening to a group of people you don’t know play Rock Band poorly…
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