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  <review>
    <reviewbody>I stumbled across this band's website, and was instantly drawn in by Petty Problems. The music flowed very easily, and the lyrics clearly articulated a feeling that's been bugging me since the US invaded Iraq. The next songs that caught my attention were "New World Order" and "Lambs at the Slaughter". I really like the combination of folksy and punk sounds in their music.&#13;
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I've listened to some of Defiance, Ohio�s earlier music, and while they've got some good songs there, I think that this album is considerably better than their earlier work. It may just be the quality of the recordings, but the instrumentals and vocals are really engaging on "The Great Depression", and all the sounds merge together seamlessly. The lyrics always strike a chord with me, and even though the singing wouldn't get you far on American Idol, the band makes the best of their voices with how they sing in harmony or just switch off between singers.</reviewbody>
    <reviewtitle>Fun and thoughtful</reviewtitle>
    <stars>4</stars>
    <reviewer>Adam Ricketson</reviewer>
    <createdate>2007-01-21 17:05:48</createdate>
    <reviewdate>2007-01-21 17:05:48</reviewdate>
  </review>
  <review>
    <reviewbody>Definitely Defiance, Ohio's best.  Oh Susquehanna is  one of the best folk punk songs ever.  Standout tracks are Petty Problems, Calling Old Friends, Oh Susquehanna, Condition 11:11.  See this band if you get the chance, they put on an awesome show.</reviewbody>
    <reviewtitle>One of the greatest folk punk albums ever</reviewtitle>
    <reviewer>Marty from Vermont</reviewer>
    <reviewdate>2008-08-25 00:16:16</reviewdate>
    <createdate>2008-08-25 00:16:16</createdate>
    <stars>5</stars>
  </review>
  <review>
    <reviewbody>so good</reviewbody>
    <reviewtitle>amazing</reviewtitle>
    <reviewer>willdelphia</reviewer>
    <reviewdate>2009-10-15 18:46:39</reviewdate>
    <createdate>2009-10-15 18:46:39</createdate>
    <stars>5</stars>
  </review>
  <info>
    <num_reviews>3</num_reviews>
    <avg_rating>4.67</avg_rating>
  </info>
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