This was one of the great omissions of the book. Chockful of hits and a true juggernaut of the 80's.

The fist time I listened to this album I was 13. Devouring every metal release I could get. This one I labeled boring. Took me a couple of years to change my mind. Sure it's a bit of a pretentious album, but it's a vivacious listen, with excellent musicianship.

My sister used to have this album and I heard it alot through our shared wall. It's quite energetic and in certain songs the riffage really stands out. Songwriting-wise it's focused on catchy hooks, and well, it works. This poppunk album mainly landed with girls, which is good, but should expand beyon that. Certainly more Fall Out Boy than Avril Lavigne.