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gave it 3.5 stars, with Tim Sendra describing it as "an impassioned antiwar, anti-Bush statement...a fun listen".

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Personnel

*Rick Valentin – Vocals, Guitar *Rose Marshack – Bass, vocals *Jim Valentin – Guitar *Matt Friscia – Drums

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:On The Offensive Poster Children albums 2004 EPs Concept albums Covers EPs