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Here’s what it comes down to: why do I need to listen to Crash Romeo when I can listen to Descendents or Parasites or Jawbreaker – bands that Crash Romeo should’ve cut their teeth on. But, they probably cut their teeth on the likes of Sum 41 and Fall Out Boy, which isn’t altogether horrible, but see my first argument. It’s radio ready pop-punk/emo in all its hyperbol(ied) glory. The rough edges have been sanded off and the result is slick and glossy – all of the catchiness with none of the grit and energy that came out of Gilman Street or similar (insert college town crusty punk rock venue here). This CD is mallternative at its finest and I can guarantee that if you drop by Hot Topic for an AC/DC shirt you will hear it coming out of the speakers. They get one “REAX” for barely carrying the torch in an oversaturated genre – and that’s pushing it. – Susie Ulrey