The first band on here, War Rocket Ajax, thrilled me with their rootsy, mid-America punk rock, but sounded dangerously like My Friend Fil. And the second band thrilled me simply because they're Left Out (performing "Still"). Yessireee, these Quietboy comps are getting better and better. Not only are they strengthening musically, but the production of each band seems to be improving over past compilations. Of course, there are always the appeal of the low-budget bands like Powell Elementary Field Day, Paragon Null, etc. Bomb Squad is pretty cool, with their melodic, yet variety-filled punk rock, not unlike Craig's Brother, et al. Speaking of which, Craig's Brother contributes the melodically brilliant "Dear Charlotte" (which also appears on their T&N CD). It was fun to hear the classic rock-flavored punk-a-billy of Paperboy Mafia. Breaking the punk rock streak is Abstain's dynamic industrial, Matt Wright's voice flowing through some original effects, though displaying enough strength to render this artist noticeable. It's all definitely worth the measly five bucks, especially at a time when most "Christian" CD's go for about $17!
