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Title: a steal!
Review: For a bona fide classic, the album has its faults: the sprawl of it, "The Sprawl," the "hilarious" Mike Watt cameo. Perhaps its iconic status comes in part from indie's need, circa 1989, for a classic expansionist rock masterpiece. I contend it was a little larded up, though no more so than Exile or (why not) After Bathing at Baxters. Nevertheless, the best parts are as good as it gets anywhere: "Silver Rocket", "Eric's Trip," "Kissability." And at $4.99, you have no excuse, kids.
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