Farmer's Boulevard - Three Albums

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I don't post a lot of thrashcore on here mostly because it's not something I find myself listening to much, and I imagine that most of my "regulars" on here probably don't either (just based on the comments I've read).  However, with German group Farmers Boulevard I'll make an exception, if only because I think at least one of their free albums is rather accessible.  "Still Four" is the one of which I speak, and throughout it the band flirts with melody very admirably.  The other two should probably have an extreme intensity disclaimer on them, but hey, if you like that type of thing, go for it!

Farmer's Boulevard - Still Four

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Farmer's Boulevard - Red Carpet

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Farmer's Boulevard - Caught By...

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Bastard Child Death Cult - Year Zero

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I reviewed this album a while back - fairly favourably I might add - but now it's available for free download via the label's site.  Rather than go on about it, I'll simply link you to my review.

Bastard Child Death Cult - Year Zero

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The Ruined - The Best Of The Ruined

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Now for something a little harder.  I absolutely love UK horrorpunk group The Ruined.  They've got a fast and ragged, to-hell-and-back intensity that's a pretty rare find these days.  Back in 2006 they released Hear Lies, and fans like myself kept waiting for something new and substantial.  A few minor splits and compilation tracks were reported, but nothing was available for the average internet goer.  In any case, the band has opted to upload an eight track compilation of all that hard to find stuff, as well as some of their personal favourites from Hear Lies.  You'll find it below.  I cannot recommend it enough.

The Ruined - The Best Of The Ruined

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Josh Woodward - Breadcrumbs

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Josh Woodward isn't any sort of punk, but he's such a solid acoustic and folky songwriter it would seem stuck up to let this one pass this blog by.  Breadcrumbs is his latest album, and it's without question his most admirable work yet - and I say that with full acknowledgment of his stellar back catalogue.  Lofty acoustic melodies and soothing vocals make for a great album.  It's an injustice to compare Woodward to acts like Dashboard Confessional, but for simplicity sake that's just what I'll do.

Josh Woodward - Breadcrumbs

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Grown Ups - Songs

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Grown Ups is a remarkably energetic fusion of ambience and punk.  Combining the twinkly melodies of bands like Castevet with the rough vocals of those found in groups like Snowing paid off in spades.  Does this triumph deserve a donation?  You decide.

Grown Ups - Songs

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Kudrow - Lando

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Here's some great gruff pop-punk with an emphasis on catchyness and fuzz.  It's a brief EP, but certainly worth giving a spin.  And don't worry, the band won't starve since as with all ifyoumake it releases, you can always donate if you like what you hear.

Kudrow - Lando

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Greenland Is Melting - Our Hearts Are Gold, Our Grass Is Blue

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Greenland Is Melting is a nice little folk group out of Gainesville.  Lots of fiery acoustic passion, harmonicas, and all that good stuff.

Greenland Is Melting - Our Hearts Are Gold, Our Grass Is Blue

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Sam Reynolds - I

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This guys is a fantastic acoustic song writer.  Not punk in any way, but undeniably listenable and easily appreciable.  I have a soft spot for this kind of stuff when it's this good.  

Sam Reynolds - I

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Patsy Stone - Self Titled EP

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This sounds like it was recorded in the bands' garage but miraculously turned out well.  The EP features a short three songs in a really old school sounding melodic skate punk coating.  Pretty infectious stuff.

Patsy Stone - Self Titled

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To Write A Riot - The Party Law EP

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Fairly harmless power-pop from a band with goofy smiles.  If you like that sort of thing the album is up on PureVolume for the time being.

To Write A Riot - The Party Law EP (320 kbps)

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The Challenged/Nancy - 7 Guys, 1 Cup

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This is a surprisingly solid split offered by a couple of deeply underground pop-punk acts that should be getting at least a little more press.  The Challenged have been kicking around for what seems like forever, and Nancy, well, I've never heard of 'em - but based on their contribution to this split, it looks like I'm gonna have to get out and do some research!  I highly recommend this awkwardly named split to rough pop-punk enthusiasts.

The Challenged/Nancy - 7 Guys 1 Cup

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PJ Bond - You Didn't Know I Was Alphabetical

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PJ Bond is a fantastic slice of country/folk guided by a punk vision.  To over simplify things, this guy sound like Frank Turner wannabe, but that would be dismissing Bond's excellent musicianship.  it would also be dismissive of the dude's ten year plus musical career.  Another knockout Black Numbers Records release that you can pay whatever the hell you want for.  This album is so good I feel really bad not having dropped a dime for it.

PJ Bond - You Didn't Know I Was Alphabetical

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Arteries - Blood, Sweat, and Beers

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This album came out at the beginning of the year over in Europe and now is finally getting a North American release with Black Numbers Records.  This is a fantastic sloppy pop-punk album in the vein of 90's Fat Wreck releases but still manages to sound current and relevant.  This is a MUST GET.  The label lets you set your price, so pay what you want!

The Arteries - Blood Sweat & Beers

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American War - Rhetoric

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The Sidekicks are an awesome rough punk/indie band, so this little side project of Sidekicks member Matt Schuerman is a pleasant little treat.  It's reflective sounding with a far more sorrowful feel than what The Sidekicks are typically known for.  As with all ifyoumake it releases, if you like it, you can always donate.

American War - Rhetoric

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Alex Kerns - Demo

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The dude from Lemuria has done a little dabbling in some indie and country stuff, with a fine little result.  Donate if you like this solo foray and want to hear more.  

Alex Kerns - Demo

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Gravedigger Blues - Satan's Rejects

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Dark, rough, and raw, this is an interesting take on the horror genre worth checking out.  Fans of Rob Zombie and The Death Riders take note.

Gravedigger Blues - Satan's Rejects

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Sinkhole - Discography

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Real nice mid-90's pop-punk with teeth.  Originally released on Dr. Strange Records back in 1997, Sinkhole's sound doesn't feel dated in the slightest.  It's amazing how something just don't get old.  All their stuff is up on Jamendo, so here's a breakdown of their discography.  Personally I've found the most enjoyment in Core Sample, but that's just me.

Sinkhole - Retrospectacles

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Sinkhole - Grouping For Trout

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Sinkhole - Space Freak

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Sinkhole - Core Sample

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I'm Back!

So my practicum is all but over, I'm done the teaching portion, so the late nights of marking and lesson planning have finally come to a close, and this blog can get back to business!  I have five posts below that I just posted and highly recommend checking out, they're some of the best I've put up in a while!

Nohand Suicide - Get Over

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I haven't given this much of a listen but it sounds promising.  It's fairly low key, but has an aggressive pop-punk edge.

Nohand Suicide - Get Over

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Letmein - The Bag

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Jamendo has been getting some really strong new additions lately.  Letmein's latest work is just another finely produced example of fantastically simple punk-rock.  This is a must have.

Letmein - The Bag

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Bellicose Whores - Fight!

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Metal edged punk has been taking off for the past few years.  Metal edged punk with hardcore overtones has exploded over the past several years.  The Bellicose Whores have all the edge that has made the genre so dominant over the years.  Fans of lighter Trustkill Records offering should take note.

Bellicose Whores - Fight!

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Autonomadic - Gift of the Sun

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This is a real treat.  I love this album.  And why wouldn't I?  Label quality independent street-punk in the vein of acts like Rancid with a touch of Oi!  This is their latest album, and if you enjoy it, the rest of the discography is also available on their website here.

Autonomadic - Gift of the Sun

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Going Commando - Lonely Avenue

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Good low-key pop-punk, rough around the edges but lots of fun.  The band broke up earlier this year, but their first and only album is available for your listening pleasure.  

Going Commando - Lonely Avenue 

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Dirty Reason - Self Titled

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Ah, here we go, something fast, furious, and pleasantly edgy all rolled into one.  Dirty Reason sounds just like what all street punk bands would sound like if I had my way.  Sloppy melodies and politically charged lyrics all in one package - all around great stuff.

Dirty Reason - Self Titled (192 kbps)

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The Taxpayers - Exhilarating News

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Another album by the Taxpayers, this time an older one, but it's still a goodie.  It's a little less intense at times, but at others it's even more unhinged.  But again, fans of folk punk leaders Andrew Jackson Jihad should take note!

The Taxpayers - Exhilarating News 

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edit: or grab it at this link as provided by the band

Hellogoodbye - Free Mini EP

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Sign up for the Hellogoodbye mailing list before September 29th and get their new mini EP on release.  They're a little poppy for my taste, but I used to listen to them now and then, so i have a soft spot for 'em - and it's free, so it sounds good to me.  

Sign Up Before Septmeber 29th for the Free EP

edit: I never received an email with the link, Just curious is anyone else had the same issue?

Barnaby Jones - Self Titled

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Great old unrelenting thrash punk that gets in your face and never backs down.  It's sloppy but has structure, and the band certainly knows what they want.  Check it out for a trip back in time.  As always, the band accepts donations.

Barnaby Jones - Self Titled

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The Taxpayers- A Rhythm in Cages

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If you know anything about me then you know I love loose and unhinged folkpunk bands in the vein of Andrew Jackson Jihad.  That's what The Taxpayers are all about, so check them out with my highest recommendation.  If you like it, there is always the option to donate.

The Taxpayers - A Rhythm in Cages

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Chewing on Tinfoil - Get Rich or Try Dyin'

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Quote Unquote Records have put out a bunch of great records lately, and one of those is the often incoherent and scatterbrained ramblings of Chewing On Tinfoil.  The band has tracks of piano solos, rough streetpunk, and moments the only image that comes to mind are a couple of guys drunk off their collective asses trying to make an album.  It's a fun seventeen tracks well worth spending some time with.  If you like spending time with it that much, you can always donate.

Chewing on Tinfoil - Get Rich or Try Dyin'

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Gorbie's Stuff - Special Request

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So some dude got ahold me through the punk site and requested posting his stuff on here (how flattering!).  It's pretty rough - demo quality really - but there's a lot there, so cherry picking through the tracks isn't an unrealistic option.  Anyway, I'll just post his message since he sums it up pretty well:

"I've been in a band named Gorbie's Stuff. We released an album

recorded in 2005 in August. Here's the album link :

http://www.lulu.com/content/7565235

I also released an acoustic punk album in September (my name is
Nicolas Chartoire) you can find it at :

http://www.lulu.com/content/7659971

And I was in another band named Beatles II. Our album has been on the
internet since 2002. You can check it at:

http://www.lulu.com/content/6059043

Thanks for your attention !

Nicolas Chartoire

PS : I also belong to a band named The Kuang. We are working on a new
album, putting the songs on the internet as they are recorded. Find
more about The Kuang and my other musical projects (electronic music
and so on) at

http://nicolaschartoire.hostrator.com/zc/nicolaschartoire"

So Busy!

Sorry about the sudden drop in updates.  Between my final few months in PDP (teacher school), life (I proposed back in June, woohoo!), and writing reviews, I really don't have much time this type of thing now a days.  However, rest assured I'll do my best to keep these two blogs updated over the coming months if I find myself with a couple minutes to spare here and there!

Averman - Hide Your Girlfriends EP

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Pretty small decent EP by fairly edgy pop-punk group Averman.  If you've never heard of the group, this serves as a pretty good intro.  Thank the good people at Round Kid Records for this one.

Averman - Hide Your Girlfriends

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Arliss Nancy - Dance to Forget

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Arliss Nancy is the latest release on Death to False Hope Records, and also likely the best to date.  The band sounds like country punks Lucero or Ben Nichols, but in an extremely original way.  In other words, they overcome the obvious comparisons and take on a life of their own.  If you like it, you can always donate.

Arliss Nancy - Dance to Forget (320 kbps)

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Shining Through - Man Vs Wild

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A second Free-P from absolutepunk.net on the same band.  Again, New Found Glory-like power-pop with a slick production value and experimental tendencies. Upon further listening, there's a definite Max Bemis quality here as well...

Shining Through - Man Vs Wild

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Shining Through - Shapeshifter EP

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Basically what you'd expect from another absolutepunk.net Free-P.  Pretty happy pop-punk that plays it safe.  For fans of New Found Glory and the likes.

Shining Through - Shapeshifter EP

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Drag the River - Live at the Starlight

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Drag the River are one of Suburban Home Records' premier country punk outfits.  Because Suburban Home is so awesome they've decided to release a new Drag the River live album free.  It's worth checking out if you like that coarse, grainy country feel.

Drag the River - Live at the Starlight (320 kbps)

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Higher Giant - Al's Mustache

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Higher Giant is awesome, and Al's Mustache is too.  Just look at that album art, with a mustache like that you just know you have a winner!  Higher Giant formed earlier this year, and I actually reviewed their debut EP earlier this year, so Al's Mustache is a no brainer for me, and it should be for anyone else who loves Bouncing Souls inspired punk rock!  Drop 'em a donation if you're feeling charitable yourself.

Higher Giant - Al's Mustache (320 kbps)

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Rock, Star - Inamorato

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Rock, Star have a pleasantly sloppy vocal delivery that reminds of The Bouncing Souls without really mimicking them.  I like the shouty feel, it gives it that larger than life feel.  Donate if you like what you hear.

Rock, Star - Inamorato (230 kbps)

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Twenty tracks spanning Purpose's eight year, gruff hardcore street-punk styled career.  Pretty standard stuff, but good socially conscious punk none the less.  Donate if you like what you hear.

Purpose - Discography 1994-2001 (320 kbps)

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Static Radio NJ - One For the Good Guys

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Static Radio NJ's earlier EP is rougher and less poppy than their first stuff, but it still pretty enjoyable.  It's a little closer to the hardcore acts I've been reviewing lately, like The Golden Age of Final Fight, so if you like those, give this one a shot.   Drop them a donation if One For the Good Guys EP does anything for ya.

Static Radio NJ - One For the Good Guys (320 kbps)

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Static Radio NJ - An Evening of Bad Decisions

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Great sloppy pop-punk with a backbone - is there any other kind?  Static Radio NJ sound like The Copyrights on steroids, pick this full-length up without hesitation.  Drop the guys a donation if you like what you hear.

Static Radio NJ - An Evening of Bad Decisions (320 kbps)

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(100th post!) Brighter Shades - You Shine So Bright EP

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100th post!  Holy Crap!  Who would have thought?  It's really been almost two years, but this blog is still up and better than ever!  There was a time back in 2008 where I thought it might not stand the test of time, but here I am, going stronger than ever.  I want to take this time to thank whoever actually reads this blog on occasion, and to let you know that if you've found even one thing on this blog useful, then it's all been worth it to me.  I also have to say thanks to all of the musicians out there who are taking a chance and getting their stuff out there without any guaranteed monetary return.  It's all about the music to you guys, and that's just what the industry needs!  Jamendo, ifyoumakeit, Quote Unquote Records, and all the rest, thanks so much!  Post something in the comments if you feel the need to celebrate!  

But no celebration is complete without some legal free music!  So today's post is nothign special, but a nice little pop-punk EP offered from absolutepunk's FREE-P program.  The band is Brighter Shades, and the EP is You Shine So Bright.  It's a pretty catchy one with a nice spectrum of sound and influences.  It isn't your typical pop-punk, and I for one think that's great.  It's a great summer's end EP at the very least.

Brighter Shades - You Shine So Bright EP

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The Sandwiches - Hitting Refresh to Drop Witty Comments

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The long awaited Sandwiches album is here!  If you use Punknews.org for your daily fix of punk music, then you'll get every reference on here!  It's great stuff, chalk full of witty reference and a great Fat Wreck sounds somewhere between NOFX and No Us for a Name.  Lots of love and care went into this one!  Donate if you like it!

The Sandwiches - Hitting Refresh to Drop Witty Comments (192 kbps)

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Great sloppy New York punk just the way I like it.  It's got a slight hardcore edge, but wrapped around street-punk sensibilities.The album consists of a eleven tracks, some from EPs, demos, and a few previously unreleased tracks.  Despite their scattered origins, they all work pretty nicely together.  Unfortunately the band has since disbanded, so if you like it, savor it!  If you like it, you can always drop a donation.

Potboiler - Rolling Boil

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Used Kids - Yeah No

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Woah, these guys sure sound like Husker Du.  But that's  good thing, 'cause there aren't many groups that go for that sound any more.  The album is new and was actually just released through ifyoumakeit.com, which is pretty sweet.  Donate if you like what you hear.

Used Kids - Yeah No

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Eric Ayotte - Self Titled

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Folk-punk that rocks, that's what this is.  It's like listening to an old one-man hill-billy outfit at your local farmers' market.  Andrew Jackson jihad fans should take note.  If you like what you hear, give 'em a donation.

Eric Ayotte - Self Titled

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Fixed Link - One Reason

I while ago someone left a comment wondering what happened to the One Reason releases.  I never got back to them and I apologize for that, but as luck would have it, the band has posted their full length over on ifyoumakeit.  I've updated the post accordingly, and can't recommend the album enough, so check it out!

Latin For Truth - We Are Sick of Not Having The Courage To Be Absolute Nobodies

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Another post I don't have time to fully delve into before I go to bed.  Latin For Truth sound pretty straight forward when it comes to punk rock though, they're melodic, fast, and fun.

Latin For Truth - We Are Sick of Not Having The Courage To Be Absolute Nobodies

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Brave Citizens - Revolutions Deluxe EP

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Ran across this deluxe free EP while I was about to go to bed.  You've got to give out your email address, but whatever, you can always make up a spare hotmail account and avoid the inevitable barrage of spam.

Brave Citizens - Revolutions (Deluxe Edition)

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The Have Nots - Serf City USA

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Oh my, this is one of my personal favorite street punk and ska releases of the year and it's already up for free.  This is a real treat that will be loved by fans of everything from Rancid to the Bosstones.  Don't hesitate, download this one immediately (it is only up for a week), it's a killer summer album, been listening to it for months and it still hasn't gotten old.

The Have Nots - Serf City USA (192 kbps)

Download the Album From Purevolume (one week only) (Edit: Promotion Over)