The Max Levine Ensemble

The Max Levine Ensemble: Goes to JailGoes to Jail (2002)
Self-Released

Reviewer Rating: 4.5

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Contributed by: NickFeeleyNick F
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Published on August 6th 2002

[note: I can't find the cover art anywhere, so I used this cheesy photo from their webpage. If anyone wants to scan the cover and send it to scott@punknews.org, you would rule. - Scott]

Among one of the best bands to emerge from DC´s none Dischord/Post Punk scene, The Max Levine Ensemble (TMLE for short) plays great punk rock. They rock out with an obvious passion for what they do, and to give the kids one hell of a show.

Though the average age of the band hovers probably around the 18 mark, the band plays songs that show a wisdom far beyond their years. Taking on "Rock and Roll Assholes", the political establishment, and one bad assed cover of "Leroy Brown", TMLE get it done a sweet 27 minutes. Lead singer/ guitarist David "Spoonboy" Combs shows a knack for not only bitting observations, seen in tracks like "Leopard Print Girl" and "Dittography", but for intelligent political observations as well ("Tidal Wave", "Hollow Words"). Their horn player, Alex Mazer, also stands out on his own songs like "Stop" and "The Highly Effective Love Song".

Whether TMLE has what it takes (and I think they do) to take it to more people remains to be seen. Rumours have it that the band will be breaking up as members go off to college. However, the bottom line remains, if you´re a fan of catchy, quick witted pop/punk (with a horn!) that doesn´t require fart jokes to make it good, than The Max Levine Ensemble is for you.

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Fine Print: The following comments are owned by whoever posted them. We are not respon sible for them in any way. Seriously.

TheDoodlyMan (December 25, 2011)

were u pmsinggg????? or GOOING???????????
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the doodly man has spoken

Anonymous (June 3, 2006)

i listened to your album and then i came blood

Anonymous (November 25, 2004)

tmle rules !!!!!!!! my friends and i listen to them all the time. They are AWESOME
-N.Y.C. girl

Anonymous (October 8, 2002)

Rejy is fat, and he farts alot, but that is ok, we still love him.

I have incriminating photos of Alex in a cowboy hat.

Bepstein is like an ancient greek god.

TMLE are really keen.

Anonymous (August 29, 2002)

I dont know who is gonna read this, but this is Sharon, and im sorry alex, i think that im the only one posting something on this site that doesnt want your body (girls and guys included). There is one body i do want though, and i think that, although the band is quite excellent, they would be better if they played "a lot of people here look like...........YOSSI MAY" a little more often. haha, well, what did you expect?