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    HM Magazine #74/Pop's Body Shop

    Pop's Body Shop

    Not By Chance

    Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovern

    Label independentHM Magazine #74November/December 1998
    modern rockpop punkpunkska

    With an energetic blend of punk, ska, and pop, these guys seem to have no shortage of energy. To realize the diversity of the band, in just the first two songs, vocals range from a smooth, more ska-friendly tone, to a nearly hardcore assault, and then to a spirited rap. Quick starts and stops help make this even more credible, quality-laden and culturally relevant. For info, write: 6212 Antioch St, Virginia Beach VA 23464

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