It feels really strange for me to review this. I never thought I would like a Dashboard album, but I'm here to tell you today that its really good. It's not the crap that they put out before. It's actually rocking. The first song on the album, "Hands Down", is a great song. I can't believe I'm saying this but I highly recommend you to check out this album.

 

Final Verdict:8 out of 10

 

RANCID-Indestructible

 

Mysekf, being a Rancid fan, might be biased, but if you listen to this album you'll see what I mean when I say there is such a buzz generating through your stereo when any one of these 19 songs are played. I also have new respect for Tim Armstrong who wrote many of the songs on this album after his wife, Brody AKA bitch, left him for the lead singer of the Queens of the Stone Age. The title fits Rancid so well.

 

Final Verdict-10 out of 10(best rancid album)

 

THE BOUNCING SOULS-Anchors Aweigh

 

The Bouncing Souls have always been one of my favorite bands, and this album is one of the reasons why. While I don't feel as if this there best album, it's very good. It seems to be a little darker then other 'Souls albums, but it is still very good and worth the money to buy.

 

Final Verdict-9.5 out of 10(must have)

 

ALKALINE TRIO-Maybe I'll catch fire

 

The Alkaline Trio is a band I have recently gotten into. While playing kick ass music, they are also a darker type of music. They have put out 2 recent albums that were both really good, but this slightly older one is great. I would include it in my top 5 albums of all time. Thats saying a lot.

 

Final Verdict-10 out of 10

 

THE JULIANA THEORY-Emotion Is Dead

 

A band I checked out thanks to my dear friend Jaime. The Juliana Theory is pretty good. While not a great album, some of the songs are really rocking and are note-worthy. "Into the Dark" is a great tune, as well as "To the Tune of 5,000 Screaming Children," a song I actually first heard off of a mix put out by Tooth and Nail records. Its a good CD to listen to, but it may lose your interest quick.

 

Final Verdict-7.5 out of 10

 

THE GET UP KIDS-On A Wire

 

Since picking up On A Wire, I have 3 Get Up Kids cd's. The most recent addition was money worth spent. I would reccomend this cd to anyone who likes "EMO" or the Get Up Kids or any of those kind of bands. You won't be dissapointed.

 

Final Verdict-8 out of 10

 

MXPX-Before Everything And After

 

I was eagerly awaiting this cd, and thought I like it, I do not feel its their best work. It still has that MxPx flair, but theres something about it. None the less, good album to pick up if your a fan of them.

 

Final Verdict-8 out of 10

 

ALKALINE TRIO-Good Mourning

 

Another Alkaline Trio album that blows me away. These fella's are great and are easily in my mind, the best new band out there now. I would put them on my top ten list at number two behind weezer. Their that good. Good Mourning is a great piece of music.

 

Final Verdict-10 out of 10

 

ALKALINE TRIO-From Here Too Infirmary

 

Another phenomenal album. Out of the 3 Aklaine Trio albums I have listend to, they all prove that this band is great. I can't wait till I see these guys live. Awesome album.

 

Final Verdict-9 out of 10

 

MAD CADDIES-Just One More

 

I bought this cd with hopes of it being good. I listened to the first song, "Drinking For 11," and I was happy with my purchase. But after that it all goes down hill. Theres a few other good songs but it's not worth the money in my opinion.

 

Final Verdict-5 out of 10

 

ROONEY-Rooney

 

I heard one song that my good friend Bill put on a cd he made me. That song was "If It Were Up To Me" and it was pretty good. I only wish the rest of the album was as good. It just isn't a cd I could get into.

 

Final Verdict-4 out of 10

 

MEST-Wasting Time

 

What a God awful excuse for an album. I couldn't get into this album at all. Possibly one of the worst albums I ever had the misfourtane to listen too. One word can sum up my experience with this album. YUCK.

 

Final Verdict-3 out of 10