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Hailing from Los Angeles, this four-piece band blends pop hooks with an emo touch. Using science and the universe as a metaphor for life.
With a poppy backdrop setting the scene, "Gravity Girl" begins the album. Smooth vocals carry out the song, while the light guitar flutters around to softly lay the hooks upon the listener. With a comical edge wrapped around the hooks, the band is able to draw you in and get you laughing one minute, and then the next they'll have your lips moving and toes tapping. Not as poppy as the opener, this time they shove off into the post-punk/pop-rock world. The guitar helps lead the band through some energetic times with a few power chord buzzes, while the rhythm section hammers away to no end.

"Crush the Star" is a positive, optimistic, and uplifting song that will stun you the first time you listen to it, and have you feeling every word each additional spin. Easily the most beautiful piece of work on this album.

Adding a dose of punk rock to the mix, "Fourth of July" follows the lead of the bass into a hook-filled, edgy number that will have you singing along. Then there are the drums, which always have the beats for your feet to feed off of.

"Purolator" shows the band at their most aggressive. Power chord chops yell through the song, while the drummer takes to his kit like it's the end of the world. Then there is the bass, which matches everybody's energy with some deep grooves and hard-hitting lines.

Ending with another dose of humor, "Your Music's Dead" deals with an issue close to that of "Negative Type," but this time they're on the other side of the fence. Instead of poking fun at the star, they've decided to attack the kids who turn the trends into starts.
Definitely a catchy album, on your first listen you'll already have a few songs that are your 'favorite'. You know, the ones that'll be stuck in your head and you'll be singing along with even when the music's not playing.