Articles by Sheena Lyonnais

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  Matthew Pickup & the Movement

  Pursuit of Symmetry

  PUBLISHED Jul 24, 2009

  The debut CD from Matthew Pickup & the Movement is proof Halifax, NS continues to be a hub of solid rock'n'roll in Canada. Pursuit of Symme...

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  Taking Back Sunday

  New Again

  PUBLISHED Jun 26, 2009

  At first listen, Taking Back Sunday's fourth studio album, New Again, is a little confusing. The initial tracks are not much of a departure...

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  North Lincoln

  Midwestern Blood

  PUBLISHED Jun 26, 2009

  North Lincoln's approach to punk rock envelopes a heavy working-class vibe, the kind of punk that fights for your rights without threatenin...

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  The Sounds

  Crossing the Rubicon

  PUBLISHED Jun 26, 2009

  The Sounds' third album is a visceral assault of Swedish new wave awesomeness. Crossing the Rubicon is easily their biggest and most polish...

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  Never Shout Never

  The Summer EP

  PUBLISHED Jun 26, 2009

  If Never Shout Never's The Summer EP was a news story, it would be about a bunch of kids eating popsicles on the beach. Yeah, it's cute and...

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  Settle

  At Home We Are Tourists

  PUBLISHED Jun 26, 2009

  Settle's At Home We Are Tourists is a daring debut LP that tests genre boundaries while maintaining consistency. Released through Epitaph r...

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  Rivers Cuomo / Various

  Not Alone: Rivers Cuomo & Friends Live at Fingerprints

  PUBLISHED Jun 9, 2009

  Watching Rivers Cuomo & Friends Live at Fingerprints was like watching a grown man right before he breaks down. The idea is great: Rivers s...

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  Walk Off The Earth

  My Rock

  PUBLISHED Jun 8, 2009

  Everyone loves a good stoner band, which is why Walk Off The Earth's sophomore album, My Rock, warrants some serious summer spin time. Thei...