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Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (1979)'We had to explain to Roger Corman that the Ramones were not an Italian disco band from New York City, and that it had to be called Rock 'n' Roll High School,' Allan Arkush explains. [13 March 2006] 
The M’s: Future WomenThe M's are actually torch carriers for the art of Noise Pop -- and the accent is decidedly on Pop. [1 March 2006] 
The Quarter After: The Quarter AfterMost folk rock/psychedelic throwbacks are for the Byrds, but this holds promise. So where's the song writing talent?" [3 January 2006] 
Christmas With SCTVIf you need a reason to buy the Christmas disc, the answer is John Candy. [22 December 2005] 
Thunderlip: ThunderlipNorth Carolina garage rockers experiment with hardcore vocals. The result? A mess. [19 December 2005] 
The Spongetones: Number NineAll power pop roads lead to the Beatles and the Spongetones still don't need directions, even in their ninth album. [16 December 2005] 
The Kids in the Hall: Season ThreeOnce you've seen a few of those uncensored sketches, it's clear why Kids in the Hall was never so pleasing to mainstream viewers as SNL. [1 December 2005] 
The Adventures of Pete & Pete: Season TwoIt was as if David Lynch had decided to quit making movies and revive Leave It to Beaver. [23 November 2005] 
Home Movies: Season ThreeThe episodes are probably the best of the series. But honestly, an eight-year-old kid could make a better DVD. [14 November 2005] 
Big Star: In SpaceThe addition of ex-Posies members has actually succeeding in making Big Star sound more like the bands they influenced than either Number One Record or Radio City. [5 October 2005] 
Monty Python’s Flying Circus - Eric Idle’s Personal BestMonty Python pioneered the stream-of-consciousness comedy style, which meant every show was like a conversation that flowed from a start to an end. [20 September 2005] 
Do Not Adjust Your SetDo Not Adjust Your Set was part of a trio of prehistoric Python shows. [16 September 2005] 
OK Go: Oh NoThis may be one of the first albums that could be at home stored next to either Sloan and Jet as Spoon or the better material of Guided By Voices. [31 August 2005] 
Rufio: The Comfort of HomeThe new album from the band ostensibly named after a character from Steven Spielberg's Peter Pan movie. 'Nuff said. [30 August 2005] 
The Plus Ones: Oh Me of Little FaithSecond album of Power Pop band is good: different, but not better, to be precise. [17 August 2005] |
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