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...majority of the seven songs on the sub-22-minute Rejection take The Dubnicks’ eclectic fusion of punk, rock, and indie to a higher, more mature level than their previous work. The lead track, “Note to Self,” is a catchy, high-energy assortment of cheery clichés that manage to sound fresh and genuine, rather than tired and empty. Rejection has an earnestness that was lacking on their debut; songs like “Falls Apart” and “King of Mediocrity” are sincere expressions...
...rejection that The Dubnicks have suffered after the release of How to Be Cool in 2001 has left them with a better sound than ever. If the nomination for best punk band at the 2002 Boston Music Awards was not enough to make the trio feel cool, certainly the heartfelt and energetic Rejection Builds Character should cement them in the ranks of the more hip and inventive punk-rock bands...
...glory being a teen wolf brings Scott versus Scott’s knowledge that he actually has become the bad guy, that he’s abusing his gifts. The blonde gal is symbolic of his transfer from good-guy underdog, to a larger-than-life, ego-driven punk on par with the movie’s antagonist, Mick. The shallow Pamela’s interest in Scott is a meaningful indication that his wolfy activities have been misguided. At this point in the film, Scott has, almost without his own knowledge, become what he had earlier despised. His teammates...
Smart, bold and political, Sleater-Kinney emerged from the Pacific Northwest with roots in riot grrrl, a movement of mostly youthful feminist and queer women who defied the sexist art and music establishments to revitalize punk rock. Despite widespread acclaim and a passionate fan base, the band has remained stubbornly independent and has little of the mainstream name recognition of those who have been crowned rock’s new hope...
...girls to play guitar whether they were “good” at it or not, Sleater-Kinney’s musical virtuosity transcends politics. But the band contains multitudes, and predictably enough, refuses to choose among characterizations. “We are feminist, queer, pop, punk, rock,” said Brownstein matter-of-factly. “We’re all those things at once...