I'd have to disagree and say this album was disappointing. I'm not going to hate it though because I love Brian Moss/Wunder Years/The Ghost, but this release is definitely a departure from his first. Less drum machine, more folk. But folk in a boring way. Really doesn't get me amped like Natural Disasters...it's just..meh.

One of my most favorite CD's in my entire music collection. For people who don't know, this is a very stripped down, honest, and mellow release from Brian from the Ghost. Definitely the other side of the spectrum from the Ghost. But the music is just so damn honest, with great lyrics and the addition of the drum machine on some of the songs is just fantastic. Very good stuff to chill to or drive to. Many of the songs are soft and slow, but it's still for the punks.

This is like the East Bay's answer to the Dillinger Four...but a bit more poppier/melodic...but in a VERY good way. Great dual vocals, great lyrics, and just great music overall. It's great to see that the East Bay is still alive with good punk music and not just the crappy emo/screamo shit you hear nowadays. One of the best CD's of 06 for sure.

This is nothing that will knock your socks off, but if you're a big fan of BA, then definitely get this. Great hooks and of course, it has Joey singing. Seems like the most mature album from BA and pretty polished. If you're just getting into the Astronaut, I'd say get the EP...it's the tops.

Here here...so glad that they're back and in full force. This new release is definitely Lifetime...but it does seem a little more tame than Jersey's and Bastards. But I figure it's because they're all a bit older, wiser, and maybe even a little less pissed off. I really wouldn't want them to fake it and act pissed off or write pseudo-pissed off punk songs. All in all, still a VERY good record with tons of sing a longs and (some) screaming!

Good grief, I'm so glad that their first album wasn't a one shot. This is definitely just as good as their first release. Crazy Black Flag style (especially via Bill's drumming) mixed in with a lot of hardcore melodic style (thanks to Russ's singing). There are some pissed off songs and some nice make-you-smile songs, but all good punk rock. Damn these kids know how to rock.

2 words describe this CD: KICK ASS.

It's got Dan Lumley of Squirtgun/Screeching Weasel fame, and also Jughead from Screeching Weasel, and it's the totally raddest acoustic poppunk you'll ever hear. When I say acoustic, I ain't talking about shitty Dashboard Confessional...but true poppunk, except everything's unplugged.

Right now I'm listening to their cover of Screeching Weasel's "Hey Suburbia" and hell, it's giving me chills. Good grief, this CD is so good...I wholeheartedly advise you get this CD.

The Groovie Ghoulies are back at what they do best...poppunk. This new installment is full of poppy punk sing-a-longs that definitely brings back my love of poppunk...that was temporarily distracted by the likes of emo, indie, and all the other shit that's been released as of late. Some great picks off the album are songs like School Is In, a light hearted look at Kepi's upbringing by the TV set...or their re-recorded version of Ghoulies are Go!, which was originally released on their World Contact Day album. That song is a definite sing-a-long with their verse, "G-R-O-O-V-I-E G-H-O-U-L-I-E...won't you come along with me, be a groovie ghoulie-e-e-e!" Another great track would be Are You Passionate? A great song that emphasizes that if you don't have any passion in what you do, you shouldn't be doing it at all. Kepi, Roach (Kepi's wife and guitarist), and their new drummer, Scampi, will bring a smile to your face if you listen to their new album. It's good times.

It's good to hear Ben's voice again, and his brand of poppunk. The CD seems very honest and raw, with undistorted guitars that remind me of the Hi-Fives.

There's not much I can say about Jawbreaker, except they were/are one of the most influental and raddest bands to ever grace the face of the earth. This CD fantastic...and gives any avid fan the opportunity to listen to rare Jawbreaker tracks. The first reviewer was correct...it's a great CD to start off any future Jawbreaker fans.