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Fang Island – Major

February 10, 2013by NoCoda. Record Reviews Leave a comment

Fang Island – Major Sargent House July 24, 2012 After sitting for a good 10 minutes trying to figure out how to describe these guys, this is the best (obviously […]

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7 Star, 90s-Style, Alternative, Past Releases, Pop-Rock

Toadies – Play.Rock.Music.

February 10, 2013by NoCoda. Record Reviews Leave a comment

Toadies – Play.Rock.Music. Kirtland July 31, 2012 I love Toadies. I really do. What else can you say about a band who just plays flat-out fun rock and roll and […]

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6 Star, 90s-Style, Alternative, Past Releases, Rock

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10/10: A Perfect and flawless record. Few get this distinction.

9/10: A great, impressive record that stands out from the rest of the pack – certainly way better than average.

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