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In my opinion, there are only three bands that really matter. Decendents, Jawbreaker, Strung Out. The Decendents are as pop as punk should ever sound, Jawbreaker is as "emo" as punk should ever sound, and Strung Out is as metal as punk should be.Then again, this is my humble opinion. Who am I to say what punk should sound like.

This album was Strung Out's second, and I think their best. For the record, I love almost every song they've released, including the ones on "Sonic Defiance". Some of Strung Out's best songs are found on STWB. "Firecracker", "Wrong Side of the Tracks", "Solitare","Six Feet", the list goes on and on.

Talent-wise, there is no comparison to Strung Out. Their guitar licks are jaw-dropping. Jordan, once again in my humble opinion, is the best drummer out there, and it really is a spectacle to see him play live. The lyrics complete the sound, with every song extremely well written and thought out. I could keep writing about this band til carpletunnel sets in, but I wont.

Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues is a masterpiece. Some may like "Twisted By Design" more, but to me it's a very close second place. Any release by this band is worth the 20 bucks, or whatever mega-stores charge these days, but order it from Dr.Strange or some other cool online punk store and save yourself some cash.

Decendents, Jawbreaker, Strung Out. That's it.





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Strung Out - Twisted by DesignNOFX - Punk In DrublicRise Against - Revolutions Per MinuteNOFX - The DeclineLagwagon - Let's Talk About FeelingsOperation Ivy - Operation IvyThe Lawrence Arms - The Greatest Story Ever ToldStrung Out - Exile In OblivionLagwagon - HossBad Religion - Suffer



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    Posted by ak3punk on 2008-04-24 14:53:47

    Probably one of the best albums ever made in the history of life. It's fucking brilliant...

    Posted by Will_StrungOut on 2007-04-22 15:01:13

    One of the best fucking albums ever.

    Posted by Hezza on 2006-08-02 00:07:00
    My Score:

    Can't rate it highley enough, it grabbed me and pulled me into punk music

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 9:06 AM (EDT)
    My Score:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000007QP/104-4867162-5818324? v=glance&n=5174

    30 something perfect scores.

    Posted by someone-yeah on 2005-07-19 16:43:43
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    The only thing I dont like about this album is the production. Imo it's really meh sounding.

    But the songs are good and thats what really matters.

    Posted by bloofy on 2004-11-11 03:14:26
    My Score:

    This is their second best CD IMO, second to LiaD, which blows me away every time I listen to it.

    Posted by budac on 2004-07-04 10:33:28
    My Score:

    This has been my favourite band for so many years!

    And this is the album that did it! The rest just confirmed my original opinion!!

    Their official site says they are back in the studio!!!

    Can't wait!

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 26, 2004 at 11:45 AM (EST)
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    this is what any fast/melodic/skate/whateverit'scallednow punk rock band should sound like. this album is absolutely perfect. i bought it the day it came out, and i still listen to it today. the guitar work is unreal. unfortunately, strung out hasn't come CLOSE to putting out anything like this since.

    Posted by jbigwig on 2004-01-22 13:11:27
    My Score:

    Simply put a punk rock masterpiece.

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 17, 2003 at 1:54 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    This is a godly cd.

    -c22

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at 8:31 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    Sickest thing ever. This cd will change your musical life. This, with opivy, deserves to be the number 1 review.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 2:36 AM (EDT)
    My Score:

    Completely, AMAZING fucking band, my goodness!!!!

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 10:14 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    BRING OUT YOUR DEAD!!!
    So.

    Fucking.

    Amazing.

    -bemused- (sorry scott I stole that style of comment from you)

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 2:28 AM (EDT)
    My Score:

    What a masterpiece wohaaaa!!!

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 26, 2001 at 4:30 PM (EST)
    My Score:

    just bought it today. punk fuckin rock, what a masterpiece...

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 4, 2001 at 3:40 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    Fathead, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CONVINCING ME TO BUY THIS CD. I love this band so, I must find Twisted By Design now...

    -Senor Potpourri

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 13, 2001 at 4:31 PM (EDT)
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    This is my all time favorite CD. And in my opinion the best punk band out there.

    If there was such a thing as a Punk Rock Album Hall of Fame, this would be one of the first albums to be inducted.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 7, 2001 at 3:06 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    every song is great, a masterpiece

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 5, 2001 at 3:44 PM (EDT)
    My Score:

    This album is the best album ever.