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Rating: 5

Punisher Soundtrack

Wind-Up Records (2004)

Great stuff by Seether, Finger Eleven, Chevelle and more....

Rating: 7

Greenwheel

Soma Holiday (2002)

Powered by the powerful songs: "Shelter", "Breathe", and "End". Melissa Etheridge's version of "Breathe" is nowhere near as good at Greenwheel's (the original writers of the song).

Rating: 9

Familiar 48

Wonderful Nothing (2002)

An instant classic. Jayy Mannon is incredible on this album. Even though this band may be broken up - Jayy is still making great music. Visit www.jayymannon.com for more information.

Stand-out Songs: Question, Too Late, Engings, Place Of You

Rating: 6 1/2

Earshot

Two (2004)

Earshot is another band that I didn't know anything about until I listened to this album. And it truly amazed me. They have their own sound that I really enjoyed - looking forward to another album by Earshot.

Rating: 7

Switchfoot

The Beautiful Letdown (2003)

Switchfoot has been out for a while now - they finally step out with this great album filled with memorable songs like "On Fire", "Meant To Live", and "Dare You To Move". Their next album comes out on 9/13/05 - I'm looking forward to it.

Rating: 6

Default

Elocation (2003)

Default has great potential - this album was a slightly better than their first. Looking forward to a new album.

Rating: 9

Dishwalla

Opaline (2002)

A remarkable album by a brilliant band. One of my all-time favorite albums. J.R. probably has the best voice in rock music today. A lot of people may only know their first hit, "Counting Blue Cars" - check them out at www.dishwalla.com and hear other great songs.

Stand-out Songs: Angels or Devils, Somewhere In The Middle, Every Little Thing, Today Tonight, Candleburn

Rating: 7

Socialburn

Where You Are (2003)

I'm surprised this album wasn't a big hit like it should have been. It's filled with many "radio friendly" songs that should have been played. Watch out for Socialburn - the band to watch in the near future.

Stand-out Songs: Down, Ashes, One More Day

Rating: 8.5

Tonic

Head On Straight (2002)

Their best one yet!

Rating: 9

Creed

Weathered (2001)

Brilliant! Creed steps up a notch with this amazing CD. Scott's voice seems to get better and better each time I hear him.

Stand-out Songs: Weathered, My Sacrifice, Hide

Rating: 6

12 Stones

Potter's Field (2004)

When 12 Stones came out in 2002 I was blown away with their first album and their live stage presence - that's why I'd hate to say this but I was a little disappointed in Potter's Field. But there are a few great songs on this album which makes it enjoyable. "Last Song" and "Stay" are two incredible songs... I'm looking forward to another album by this great band.

Rating: 8 1/2

Seether

Disclaimer 2 (2004)

Seether became one of my all-time favorite bands with this album. The additional eight songs on this album make it unforgettable.

Rating: 6

Finger Eleven

Finger Eleven (2003)

I'm a big Finger Eleven fan - so I know they can produce great material. It just wansn't up to par with their past albums. But still not a major flop.

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