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The Silence In Black And White (Acoustic) (In Vogue Records). Review by Carl F gauze.

Hope (Cardboard Empire Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Frankie Welfare Boy Age 5, The Age of Octeen, Movie Music Vol.1, Movie Music Vol. 2 (Reissues) (Polyvinyl Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.

Sounds From the Cutting Room Floor (Reason Y). Review by Tim Wardyn.

A review of Projekt Revolution 2008, presented by Linkin Park.

Arrivals & Departures (Victory). Review by Jen Cray.

It’s 300 degrees in the shade, the Orlando streets are teeming with teenagers, and Jen Cray was about to throw down $6 for a Bud Light. This can only mean one thing: it’s time for another Warped Tour.

The Walking Wounded (Victory). Review by Jen Cray.

Pessimism & Satire (Fearless). Review by Addam Donnelly.

End.Transmission EP (Reason Y). Review by Tim Wardyn.

The “Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour” brings Fall Out Boy, All American Rejects, Hawthorne Heights and other teenage poster pin-up popstars to Tampa’s youth, to their parents, and to Jen Cray.

Brittany Sturges offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Hawthorne Heights, as they prepare to release their next album.

Futures (Interscope). Review by Andrew Ellis.

Where We Stand (Takeover Records). Review by Andrew Ellis.

Hold On (Fiddler Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.