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Coming from the over the pond, a current hot spot for innovative indie rock, we have Division Of Laura Lee. This is the first I have heard from this band and I must say that I am thoroughly impressed.

Where should I start? This band has a dark, intelligent, innovative sound similar to that of T(I)NC or Fugazi, but very much their own style. You can call it experimental, but this is defintiely a relevant and groundbreaking sound that is here to stay. The first single on the album, "Need To Get Some", is almost waltzy and carries classic rock 'n roll hooks, along with the singer's intense vocals. It all adds up to a sonically mesmerizing experiance, a breath a fresh air from today's 3 million emo clones a day and mainstream influenced pop punk. Kind of reminds me a little of the Rolling Stones and a bit of the Stooges. It can blast from being relatively soft to a sonic explosion of talent and energy. The band has a very dark side as well, as demonstrated in my personal favorite, the title track "Black City", which basically aprehends the idiocy and irony of our present day society- such as work, etc. etc. Another excellent track is "We've Been Planning This For Years", the most aggressive track on the album- very fast and driving.

Overall, this is an excellent album and one of this years best. I see big things happening for these guys. I think that they could expand even more on their sound with their next record. Us here in the states won't have the pleasure to "own" this album until late this summer, but I suggest you download some songs and see for yourself. The sound may not be for everyone, but surely is masterful.



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    Posted by Cannsaw on 2006-12-29 13:57:32

    I like.

    Posted by blackhipster666 on 2006-03-08 14:49:42

    Great Record-First Record is Good also

    Best Song: Pretty Electric (no.11)

    Posted by Piebalding on 2004-11-19 09:53:00
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    The best swedish rock band around. Fuck the Hives. This album is a little better than Das Not Compute.

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 7:01 AM (EST)
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    i think i was looking up random bands on the internet one day and i came across division of laura lee, so i downloaded some songs, then bought the album and yeah i think they are awesome.

    the end.

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 2, 2003 at 9:21 AM (EST)
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    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 8, 2002 at 11:43 PM (EDT)
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    They are certainly breathing breathe back into a long lost and desperately sought after niche of punk. Original, moving, inovative and warming. Could have been in Detroit with us in the late 80's when Fugazi knocked down the doors at the ole church. Give us more.

    Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 at 11:40 AM (EDT)
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    this is rock. how it should be. much better than all those pizza bands like link in park etc.

    Posted by AnaMorph0sIs on 2002-08-15 10:52:54
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    Seen these guys twice this summer, they're as great live as in studio. Black City is a fabulous album. And yeah, it does somehow sound like some sort of mix between TINC, The Stooges and Fugazi.

    Spot on, great album.

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 8, 2002 at 3:59 PM (EDT)
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    I known this band for years, doing gigs with them i Gothenburg and i just have to tell you. They are the best fucking live act in Sweden right now. The album i great and if thier playing in your hometown, and you miss it, you might as well cut your own throut.

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 3, 2002 at 3:58 PM (EDT)
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    Can anyone plz post the track list for this album.thx!

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 1, 2002 at 11:34 AM (EDT)
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    Hail to the Division ! Really one of the most powerful albums this year. You can't compare this band with others, they have their own ass-kicking style...

    Rock on.

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 27, 2002 at 7:55 AM (EDT)
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    the record is so great. I bought it on import from Europe last week. immortal passion...

    Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 24, 2002 at 7:39 PM (EDT)
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    What can I say itīs the best of the best

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 10:30 AM (EDT)
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    This album is one of the best albums I've heard in ages! I saw them in berlin a couple of months ago. One of the most raving rock bands I've seen live. wow!

    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 4:22 AM (EDT)
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    I saw these guys with t(I)nc in paris last october. They were good, not my favorite type of music but definitely talented and they proclaimed themselves the new saviors of Burning Heart. I would defintely tell everyone to take a listen you may be pleasantly surprised.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 9:09 PM (EDT)
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    ummmmmmmmmm saw their video, they suck.

    Posted by wyzo on 2002-05-21 20:34:08
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    your a condescending paternal little curmudgeon.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 11:17 AM (EDT)
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    are tehy experimental and ground breaking or do they sound like fugazi, international noise, and the stooges? make up your mind son.

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