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When our generation of Punk Rock is inscribed into the music history books there are going to be a select few albums that are considered classics and must haves. There will be Jawbreaker’s “24 Hour Revenge Therapy,” Bad Religion’s “Suffer,” “Dookie” by Green Day, “And Out Come the Wolves” from Rancid and of course “Kidz Bop 4.”

Right away the Hardcore Punk song “Sk8ter Boi” redefines the entire genre as we know it. Kidz Bop gives no time for preparation as they attack you with this instant classic. The stellar hit contains hot guitar licks, insanely tight musicianship, and the perfect formula for success in the judicious music industry. Following the album’s first single is a song about living the Gutter Punk life in the streets of New York appropriately titled “Jenny from the Block.” During “Bring Me To Life” the band raises the bar once again with Heavy Metal guitar riffs that will leave your head ringing for days.

“The Anthem” the record’s stand out track emphasizes the current political fiasco revolving around the Middle East. The amazing tempo changes backed by some of the most articulate lyrics ever written will have you singing along in no time ¬ “This is the anthem / Throw all your hands up / Yoooooooou! / Don’t wanna be you!

Even though Kidz Bop may scare you into thinking they’re Punk Rock elitists, they mellow out and show the Emo scene what’s up with the instant mix tape hit “Cry Me A River.” Vocal ranges are reached at new highs and lows as tears roll down your face from this passionate song. The Operation Ivy styled “The Ketchup Song” revives the Ska scene into it’s blistering form of 1997. Finishing off this epic release is “The Middle” a true emotional breakdown for any fan of this band who has followed the record so closely.

I can’t stress how imperative Kidz Bop 4 is to Punk Rock. If you don’t own this album it’s basically like trying to survive without air. Hurry to your local mom and pop record shop and pick this up so you’ll know what all the kids are talking about at the show tonight.

Download Samples:
Sk8ter Boi
All I Have
All I Have
I’m Gonna Getcha Good
Beautiful



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    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 13, 2006 at 5:14 PM (EST)

    wow. this shit is fucking hilarious. just. wow.

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 17, 2005 at 1:44 AM (EST)
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    kids bop is freaken retarded why do singers let those retarded kids sing there songs.if I was famous il never let
    them sing none of my songs cause they will make the song sound gay!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 17, 2005 at 1:40 AM (EST)
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    kidz bop is gay

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 31, 2004 at 8:00 PM (EST)
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    KIDS BOP SUKS!you can all go shove a book up your ass for all I CAN CARE!!!I FUCKIN HATE THEM YOU PPL HAVE NO IDEA WAT PUNK IS GO FUCK YOURSELF BECUZ KIDZ BOP SUKS!!!HAHAHAA!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

    seriesly man they sound like little mice thats FREAKIN ANNOYING!i heard the sample downloads 'sk8er boi' YA LIKE KIDZBOP IS PUNK!

    MAN!THEY SOUND LITTLE SQUIRRELS!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 3:15 AM (EDT)
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    I wish I was a Kidz Bop.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 21, 2004 at 3:43 PM (EDT)
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    I know this a joke but that doesn't mean that it's funny, those songs are terrible songs no matter who plays them. It's sad that they took the time to record something like this and these goofballs eat it up, great.

    Posted by captaincrackhead on 2004-05-21 09:51:04
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    This is good stuff! And all of you dumb ass nazi haters wouldn't even know a real one if they shoved their boot up your ass! You are all probably the same kids that think that Hatebreed is racist.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 21, 2004 at 1:03 AM (EDT)
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    here's some instant 'punk' classics, not a whole list, but some that are rarely mentioned:
    1.Avail-Dixie
    2.Swingin' Utter's-Streets of San Francisco
    3.Good Charlotte-the young and the hopeless
    4.Bouncing Souls-Manical laughter
    (just kdding about good charlotte, it's neither punk nor a classic.)

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 21, 2004 at 12:57 AM (EDT)
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    are you f-ing serious, I love that cd.

    Posted by hayato_the_ninja on 2004-05-19 19:18:41
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    Maybe I'm bitter, but I'd much prefer reading, you know, an actual review.

    Gee, the minute you saw the album title, maybe you should have skipped this one and read an actual review?

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 8:30 PM (EDT)
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    Its moments like this where the the whole site seems to stand up and unite on a commmon cause.

    *sniff*

    I love you all!

    -Greenvandal

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 5:03 PM (EDT)
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    I like it! it is funny and something new.. lol

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 5:02 PM (EDT)
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    i think its funny that this pisses people off. what a bunch of fucking tight asses seriously get over it, its a fucking joke

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 3:02 PM (EDT)
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    love it

    Posted by JimmyArndt on 2004-05-18 12:12:28
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    Dear whoever wrote this review,
    You pissed off a lot of retards with no sense of humor. I don't even think what you did was THAT funny, but theres a little comedic value in it. and if a review of kidz bop is enough to piss you off....you're a shitty person. in fact, you probably came from a shitty family that didn't know how to love. so its not even you're fault really.

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 17, 2004 at 3:46 PM (EDT)
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    ho ho ho...you are a little comedian. What about reviewing Britney Spears here and making fun of her album. Your lack of creativity is embarassing.
    I prefer SFA "I shot Kurt Cobain"

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 17, 2004 at 2:44 PM (EDT)
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    brand new likes kids bop. its been mentioned in a few interviews.

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 17, 2004 at 2:49 AM (EDT)
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    i am reminded of that one Cusualties song about the romones "...fuck kids bop..."

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 17, 2004 at 1:52 AM (EDT)
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    This is about as funny as pop punk bands doing covers of backstreet boys songs.

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 11:14 PM (EDT)
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    Making fun of kidz Bop is like going out of your way to make fun of the retarded kid at your school. Its too easy, and you look like an even bigger asshole for doing it. No shit this album is gay, but youre even gayer for "bashing" it. Oh yeah man, DOOKIE is an instant punk classic. WHAT A PUSSY

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 11:05 PM (EDT)
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    Thank you very much, Captain Obvious.

    -BSD

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 11:03 PM (EDT)
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    Maybe I'm bitter, but I'd much prefer reading, you know, an actual review. Something not meant to be funny, which this really wasn't. That's the entire point of album reviews, after all-to tell you what the album's about and recommend something. Reviewing Kidz Bop, now that's when you know you're pushing for laughs.

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 10:42 PM (EDT)
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    Meh, this series has been going downhill since the first one. Kidz Bop sold out.

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 8:33 PM (EDT)
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    I think if there's one word that can sum up this sensitive situation, it would be "humph".

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 8:12 PM (EDT)
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    You want to stomp his face in?What are you a nazi? Get the fuck outta here bum and get a job!

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 7:42 PM (EDT)
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    no, i want to stomp your face in

    Posted by kirbypuckett on 2004-05-16 14:39:30
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    the score is for your pathetic attempt of being funny. i dont understand how some of these kids find this humorous.

    Did you want an actual review?

    I mean c'mon.

    - Kirby

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 2:39 PM (EDT)
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    HAH HAH HAH HAAAH.

    Fag.

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 10:59 AM (EDT)
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    the score is for your pathetic attempt of being funny. i dont understand how some of these kids find this humorous.

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 3:33 AM (EDT)
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    how goddamn funny

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 2:12 AM (EDT)
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    I dont know which is worse:people who are saying "you forgot this in your classic albums list" or people who think this was serious.
    this was the funniest thing I ever read. And the second funniest was the previous post(thought this was gonna be a joke.....glad it wasn't)

    Posted by Krizin on 2004-05-15 23:50:59
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    I thought this was going to be a joke.

    I'm glad it wasn't.

    Posted by Jesse on 2004-05-15 23:18:14
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    Much love sent out to ya Kirby, much love.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 10:22 PM (EDT)
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    Holy Shit, that is one of the most ridiculously funny things I have ever read.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 9:38 PM (EDT)
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    "Dear You is Jawbreaker's classic album."

    hardly.

    Posted by notfeelingcreative on 2004-05-15 21:29:55
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    I don't know what to say, I can't stop laughing.

    Posted by Punk18 on 2004-05-15 18:41:58
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    Too bad we can't score that as anything lower then one. What the fuck is wrong with people?

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 5:03 PM (EDT)
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    I fucking hate KirbyPuckett with a goddamn fiery passion but this was pretty funny.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 4:56 PM (EDT)
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    What. The. Fuck?

    Posted by Romeo on 2004-05-15 15:32:34
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    I wish I was more punk than my 7 year old neighbor who blairs this on her Hello Kitty cd player.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 2:26 PM (EDT)
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    Dude, that is the best review ever. you've done the local pittsburgh scene proud!!! peace, eat some O fries

    poopypants

    Posted by i-type-poorly on 2004-05-15 13:04:50
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    Fan-tas-tic!

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 11:43 AM (EDT)
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    didn't you know that Kidz Bop rule.

    it beats the shit out of that "WOW Gospel"

    Ramo
    (delirious? sucks)

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 9:47 AM (EDT)
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    *know

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 9:46 AM (EDT)
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    whoever made this review.. ROCKS! but more than kidz bop 4.. well we all no thats nearly impossible.

    but im glad kidz bop is back to the basics.. ya know.. i think they had lost it after volume 3.

    ah kidz bop you smell so sweet.

    Posted by 8dollarclarinetsolo on 2004-05-15 09:32:10
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    lame

    Posted by StabbingGoldfish on 2004-05-15 04:15:06
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    speaking of which, fenix tx is getting back together.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 4:03 AM (EDT)
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    links don't work...should i be thankful?

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 2:11 AM (EDT)
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    dude! this shit is going down with the day fenix tx broke up. lol, sandwich.

    Posted by BSD on 2004-05-15 01:27:26
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    I believe Forty, my old nemesis did the Madball review.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 12:53 AM (EDT)
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    Dear You is Jawbreaker's classic album.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 at 11:53 PM (EDT)
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    This review is even better than the Madball one, keep up the good work Kirby(Scott)
    -PsychoOS231

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 at 11:37 PM (EDT)
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    haha...

    tatecore to the max

    Posted by BSD on 2004-05-14 23:16:48
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    Honestly, your "serious" album list is missing a few things.

    It should read "'The Ramones', 'Fun House', 'London Calling', 'Group Sex', 'Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing', 'Extinction', and 'Kidz Bop 4'."

    Posted by BSD on 2004-05-14 23:11:56
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    Dude fuck these guys. I remember listenin' to Kidz Bop tapes with the guys from Capitalist Casualties in a squat back in the 80's... Now I see commercials for this shit on MTV... Fuck it, man.

    Posted by crizack on 2004-05-14 22:55:19
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    kids bop 4 is an album that many generations will enjoy. i haven't heard of an album this great since the saved by the bell original soundtrack.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 at 10:04 PM (EDT)
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    Fuck Kidz Bop. I mean, 4? What is this shit? Give me 1 or 2 any day. 3 had its moments, but this new one is a total piece of shit.

    Kidz Bop sold out.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 at 9:58 PM (EDT)
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    The best review of a record ive read in years

    Posted by PunkcoreKid on 2004-05-14 21:34:59
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    wtf?

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 at 9:16 PM (EDT)
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    classic
    -colin

    Posted by REALPUNX4LIFE on 2004-05-14 21:11:40
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    Boy, you punk rockers are so clever. I wish I would've thought of something this outrageous.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 at 8:03 PM (EDT)
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    OMG i cant beleive you think this is punk!!!!11.

    go listen to some rancid and pennywise, p0ser.

    Posted by inagreendase on 2004-05-14 20:01:59
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    Score is for the review.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 at 7:31 PM (EDT)
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    my review was better.

    -jorah price

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 at 7:30 PM (EDT)
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    What the fuck??! Where's my fuckin William Hung review?!

    Posted by TahoeJeff on 2004-05-14 19:14:44
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    Review of the year!!!

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 at 6:43 PM (EDT)
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    "Right away the Hardcore Punk song “Sk8ter Boi” redefines the entire genre as we know it."

    HILARIOUS

    Posted by TheOneTrueBill on 2004-05-14 18:37:49
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    Wee hee hee! I loved it.

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 at 6:35 PM (EDT)
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    Damn, Kirby REALLY hates him some Tate.

    -sickboi

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 at 6:18 PM (EDT)
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    First... hahahaha great review

    Posted by musical-monkey on 2004-05-14 18:17:37
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    haha wow

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 14, 2004 at 6:17 PM (EDT)
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    in a word... Brillant..