You usually only get the initial reactions for music with reviewers only getting a limited time with the music before giving their impressions. I’d like to go back though over some music from 2009 and update some opinions and reviews.

Editors note: I do [still] stand by my initial reviews/recommendations

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There were a few things wrong with ‘Fast Times at Barrington High’, but overall the band was easing into a style that really suited them. ‘Lost In Pacific Time’ expands on that style as well as improves it. Because of songs like “Sputter” and “In The Rearview” fans of both Jack’s Mannequin and Something Corporate should find great enjoyment. [Andrew McMahon does appear on "Sputter" as well, which helps.] Overall this EP is winner, simple as that.

Listen to The Academy Is…

Song to start with: “Sputter”

Music out today worth buying

* The Academy Is… – Fast Times At Barrington High

Other music out today

* One For The Team – Build It Up
* Family Force 5 – Dance Or Die

After hearing the record’s lead single, “About A Girl”, it’s hard to argue that this band can’t write a radio hit. In fact Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy is quoted as saying “Mind blowing. Miles away from where they [The Academy Is...] were” about this album. So how does the final product stand up?

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This is the summer CD of 2008. Every song begs to be played while driving down the high with the windows down and stereo cranked up. This should be the album to bring the band into mainstream view with nearly every track playing to a radio friendly audience.

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Listen to The Academy Is…

Song to start with: “About A Girl”

Listen to yet another new The Academy Is… song from their upcoming album.

There is a lot of new songs being posted so we thought we should point out a few. Underoath has a new song for all the hardcore kids, and The Academy Is has a 2nd new song for all the pop rock kids.

Let us know what other new songs are being posted today.