Reviews of the latest heavy metal, extreme, hardcore and hard rock CDs in 50 words or less from Chad Bowar.
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95-100: One of the best albums of the year (A+)
90-94: A (excellent)
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Oingo Boingo were one of the coolest and strangest bands of the '80s, and one of the most underappreciated. This is an appropriately reverent tribute album done by a diverse group of artists including Finch, Reel Big Fish and Clear Static. As with any compilation there are hits and misses, but many more hits.
posted by Chad Bowar @ 1:11 PM
Bowar is a freelance music writer and the heavy metal editor for About.com, a New York Times company. He has written for Outburn, Amp, Loud Fast Rules, Caustic Truths, Snaggletooth, Explicity Intense and many other print and online publications.
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