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8. The Menzingers Chamberlain Waits (Red Scare Industries)
Scranton, PA four-piece the Menzingers have a knack for writing songs that are as memorable as they are morose, penning the catchiest songs of anguish and doubt since the Alkaline Trio wrote Goddammit in 1998. Their signature dual vocals, pounding rhythms and Johnny Marr-inspired guitar leads are captured perfectly on Chamberlain Waits. Tom May and Greg Barnett's voices brilliantly slide from a haunted croon to a broken wail. As heartbreaking as these vocal performances are, don't be discouraged ― creative lead guitar work, gang vocals, and often danceable drum beats make this record an incredibly fun listen.
Aaron Zorgel

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November 30, 2010Nameless Poseur1173

I want to have White Lung's baby.

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November 30, 2010Nameless Poseur1176

Love this band so much! But I think you mixed up the bass player and the drummer.

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November 30, 2010Nameless Poseur1178

kewl

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December 01, 2010Nameless Poseur1191

Um no mix up. Grady is the bass player and one of the wickedest dolls I know

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December 01, 2010Nameless Poseur1193

much prettier in real life

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December 01, 2010Nameless Poseur1205

Looks fine to me! They all do!! Great band.

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December 03, 2010Nameless Poseur1226

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXTICbPLADQ

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December 06, 2010Nameless Poseur1260

Too much "lo-fi"

Also, Bad Religion should be in here.

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December 08, 2010Nameless Poseur1297

Punk is DEAD. Destroy posers.

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December 16, 2010Nameless Poseur1434

END OF A YEAR

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December 20, 2010Nameless Poseur1482

So...was Bad Religion nixed because they are an older band? "Dissent..." was one of their best albums for sure. 'Only Rain' alone is worth a mention. Also, no Swans? No Grinderman?

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August 23, 2011Nameless Poseur7854

I'm surprised The Monitor wasn't on here

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