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Title: BNL Sets the high water mark for Alternative
Review: I remember hearing this for the first time on tape in my friend's car. I was happy to finally figure out who did "Be My Yoko Ono," which I had heard before. The album really stuck with me, being as off-beat as They Might Be Giants, witty as Ogden Nash, and resonating with me and my experiences, particularly Grade 9. I picked it up soon after, and it was one of those albums I listened to over and over. It goes from being whimsical to moody to satirical, but is almost always up-beat. All the tracks on this are strong, with particular favorites being Grade 9, with its Rush tributes, and If I Had $1,000,000. Also look for an unexpected insertion of Styx's Mr. Roboto, and a slam dunk against New Kids On The Block. This is their best album to date, and the best place to start.
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