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    HM Magazine #96/Fighting Jacks
    Fighting Jacks — The Inside Trade Agreement cover

    Fighting Jacks

    The Inside Trade Agreement

    (2001)

    Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt

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    Label independentHM Magazine #96July/August 2002
    modern rockpop punkpunk

    Driving, hook-infused punk rock for the X-radio. Made up of 3/4's of the band Freeto Boat, and 1/4th of Two Car Garage, this young group already sounds like a seasoned rock band. They churn out one infectious hard song after another, which should translate into an ever-widening audience. Tension-filled, troubled bands take note: Leaving one limited creative outlet for another can help create some wonderful music. They've followed up last year's The Inside Trade Agreement with a new EP with a couple new songs added. Their lyrics are just right for the current landscape, too: "My Berlin Wall surrounds the town once again / The seas of fear from a hopeless man / And to rise to king it was only the plan / Can you see me / Can you read me / Can you feel my love story?" Someone will invariably pick this band up ... quick.

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