February 4, 2003

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  headphones: music review	version 1.2

  short issue this time, folks. these were the only things i’ve found worth reviewing. maybe more next time…
  
  open hand
  the dream
  comes out swinging hard and doesn’t let up until the cd is over. quick, tight, technical changes in rhythm and melody keeps you on your toes and they’re catchy enough to keep you bobbing your head. some really good musicians putting their hearts into a seamless blend of post hardcore and emo. if you’re familiar with bands such as split lip and sensefield, this is the cd to get. if you’re not, you should still get this cd anyway.
  stand out tracks: life as is, the dream, thought process
  
  http://www.openhandmusic.com/
  http://www.trustkill.com/multimedia/mp3/OpenHand_LifeAsIs.mp3
  
  
  the juliana theory
  music from another room
  the juliana theory have been around for a while (and so has this EP), and have defined themselves as solid song writers and musicians. melody is the rule with these guys, as are catchy tunes. this 6 song ep, although short, doesn’t disappoint. from the post hardcoreish rocking “this is the end of your life” to the almost 1980′s the police sounding intro of “liability”, this is a great listen. sadly, the last song “piano man” is the only downer here. it’s reminiscent of elton john, and by default, gayer than a tree full of monkeys on nitrous oxide (to quote neil gaiman).
  stand out tracks: this is the end of your life, liability
  
  http://www.thejulianatheory.com
  http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/210/the_juliana_theory.html
  

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