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This album and “I heard they suck live” are how I got in to punk in the 90’s. More melodic than any other punk I had heard before. This should be in my top 5 but it turns out there is only room for 5.

Beautiful songs, great album cover. What’s with that band name? Seriously, not a rhetorical question. If anyone knows, share.

Just picked up the reissue of this album. Been a fan of these guys since first hearing this album in 2006. Love the piano and rhythms. First listen through the bonus material nothing is standing out too much however, the live “St John” is interesting and will require a few more listens.

My favourite Chadwick Stokes project. High energy, reggae adjacent.

My favourite newish band. Clearly a live band. Check out their “From the Basement” video on YouTube if you haven’t already.

It took me 30 years to appreciate this album. I think hearing some of the songs live helped. Great song writing, clearly DIY production. True fans will pile on me when they hear that “Pollo Asado” isn’t my fav.

I’m a huge John Frusciante fan. This may be his best work with the Peppers, obviously that is up for discussion. I feel the entire album sets up the final track “Venice Queen”

Heartbreaking yet beautiful album. Peak Ween.