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— CHRIS CURRY

D.O.A TRACKS

Pounding, merciless, classic punk rock fills every second of the D.O.A.CD, “Bloodied but Unbowed — The Damage to Date: 1973-83.” This is the old school at its finest, true punk in the tradition of the greats. And, true to what this legendary Canadian band has come to represent, the album title says it all. This collection is a summary of the best of a decade of hardcore classic punk. Over the course of the album’s 19 tracks D.O.A. incorporate the Sex Pistols’ raw, snarling vocals, the Ramones’ flat, rapid-fire drumming, and their own socially conscious ideals to clearly demonstrate what has made them anti-establishment icons they are today. — JAMES SANDHAM

CATCHY KINGS

Their mother must be so proud. Kings of Leon, consisting of three brothers and a first cousin, have released their second disc, “Aha Shake Heartbreak..” Furthering the realm of riff-driven garage rock recently re-pioneered by The Strokes, Kings of Leon have delivered a merciless, catchy and thought-provoking second release. There are no complex instrumentals. No 20-minute guitar solos. No inspired vocal accompaniments. Rock guitar that sounds like it’s coming from a 20-year old amp, raspy vocals, simplistically catchy bass riffs and solid drumming make this a worthy listen. Lead singer Caleb Followhill’s throaty voice is a little hard to understand at points, but, luckily, the lyrics are included in the booklet.

— CHRIS CURRY

NO GIMMICS

Formed in 2003, this Canadian quintet has been slowly but steadily building a sizeable fan base on the strength of their drifting, psychedelic-influenced rock and roll. And with the release of “Bridges,” their debut LP, they appear ready to bring that sound to an even broader audience, with appearances already booked in the U.K. A conventional five-piece, their sound is comparable to the big names with whom they’ve played: the Stills, 5440, Stars and the Dandy Warhols. What makes this group unique as a band? Very little, other than the fact that they craft highly enjoyable if somewhat conventional rock and roll. There are no gimmicks. No crazy costumes or hair. Just straight up rock and roll delivered with substance, skill and singer Adam Kittredge’s clear passion for what he’s doing.

— JAMES SANDHAM

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