Label: Fat Wreck

Released 2006

The latest from pop-punk touring machine the LAWRENCE ARMS. Compared to great three-piece bands like JAWBREAKER, and the more contemporary ALKALINE TRIO, LAWRENCE ARMS further develop their frantic version of ornate Midwestern power pop with this release. Cohesion between co-vocalists (CHRIS and BRENDAN) makes for the band's best album to date. Twelve alcohol-induced stories of friendship and love, spattered with literary references, and jokes on pop culture permeate the lyrical content of the album. Even a nod to author Judy Bloom is dished with "Are You There Margaret? It's Me, God.

Track Listing:

1. The Devil's Takin' Names
2. Cut It Up
3. Great Lakes/Great Escapes
4. Recovering the Opposable Thumb
5. Beyond the Embarrassing Style
6. Are You There Margaret? It's Me, God
7. Jumping the Shark
8. Lose Your Illusion 1
9. Requiem Revisited
10. Key to the City
11. Old Dogs Never Die
12. Like a Record Player