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Title: A sharper knife
Review: Since Miki's departure from the band, Shonen Knife has continued to produce strong pop-punk with unpretentious production values. Now, Naoko is in charge of song-writing, and her affecton for catchy power-chord punk is obvious in nearly every track."Anime Phenomenon" recalls the wistful and fun style of Brand New Knife (my favorite SK CD), and "Rock Society" captures the three-chord punk aesthetic perfectly. Shonen Knife mixes it up with a few slower numbers, but there's often an amusing feel to the songs, as with "Under My Pillow" - Naoko's tale of sleep paralysis. I could do without the male backup vocals in a few sections, but the whole CD is so heartfeltt and brimming with fun that for the most part, it's hard to suppress a smile.May Shonen Knife continue to rock on!
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