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Title: Sophomore Slump
Review: This is one of the most disappointing purchases I've ever made. Having been a Stroke 9 fan since hearing the incredible "Nasty Little Thoughts," I was optimistic and excited for their new album "Rip it Off." What I got was nothing like what I had come to expect from these guys and I don't recommend it at all."Nasty Little Thoughts" was smart, mature, original, and well developed. This new album is none of the above. The lyrics are either dumb or corny, the instrumentation is boring and uninspired, and the band seems happy to fade off into the abyss of indistinguishable punk pop bands with the likes of American Hi-Fi and SR-71.I wanted to like this album. I really did. But it just doesn't make the cut. If they release a third album, I hope it's reminiscent of their previous effort. For now, however, I recommend "Nasty Little Thoughts" and I recommend you leave this one on the bargain racks, where it belongs.
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