I always loved that Clint Eastwood movie - The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly. And speaking of movies, this live album (the first live album for Tooth & Nail Records, by the way) could very well be a soundtrack for an old movie called Rock & Roll High School. It's fast, raw, and simple - just the way that other band would've liked it. Unlike the Huntingtons other album that is coming out in April, this one features 90% originals. They do cover The Queers ("Wimpy Drives Through Harlem") and that other band ("I Don't Want You"). The sonics of this live album are good, in my opinion. You don't lose the low end, nor are the guitars and drums too dominant or lost in the mix. And the vocals are strong and bratty. One thing that this album pays tribute to (besides the obvious) is the Huntingtons' ability to write good, solid songs with plenty of hook. They drive home great rhythms, and the vocals are pleasant. The songs performed are pretty evenly distributed between High School Rock (8 songs, including the fun "Dies Saugt" and "Jeannie Hates The Ramones"), Fun And Games (7 songs, including the cool "Allison's The Bomb" and "Goddess and the Geek"),and Sweet Sixteen (5 songs, including the sing-along-a-thon "She's Alright," and the anthemic "Veronica," which almost sounds like Elvis Costello on lead vocals in each chorus). Like serious jokesters, they start practically every song with a "1-2-3-4" count and/or an apey but lightning-quick song intro. This is the perfect album for the Huntingtons, as it showcases them with no restrictions. The mix and sonics back them up capably, allowing the band to rollick in their raw and fun element. \
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Bandoppler 1999Reviewed by Treble BandopplerReleasing a live album is always a gamble, and it is usually a pretty strong statement of confidence, or cockiness, in one's ability to kick it in concert. That pretty much sums up the Huntingtons though, cockiness and kicking it live, so this album, "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly", works pretty well. The production value is surprisingly good and clean, but it definitely sounds live, with no…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Corey WeltonThere's no doubt that through my late teens, and throughout college, I was a big fan of the punk scene. Getting into it somewhat later, I wasn't as knowing as many of my companions, nevertheless, I eventually learned what was worth listening to, and what was just a bunch of rich kids trying to make a quick buck. It's been a few years since I bought my last punk CD, but when given the opportunity…The Phantom Tollbooth 1999Reviewed by Linda T. Stonehocker22 songs in 36 minutes????? Whew! These young people certainly have plenty of energy that they put to productive use in this relentless live performance. Despite the speed, the delivery is commendable--most of the words were understandable on the first pass--as they bounce along like the Energizer bunny. In our culture, each generation distinguishes itself from its parents through something that…Similar sounding releases
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