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J Church / Flamingo 50
Split

Los Diaper (2007) Jason

J Church / Flamingo 50 – Split cover artwork
J Church / Flamingo 50 – Split — Los Diaper, 2007

Oh J Church how I love you and your noisy simple pop-punk brilliance. And thank-you for doing a good cover of The Car's "Just What I Need." Flamingo 50, you on the other hand and side, are completely new to me and are apparently from the UK. You remind of a Screeching Weasel mixed with early Discount for a decent showing of catchy simple fun songs that are a head bopping good time.

9.0 / 10Jason • September 3, 2007

J Church / Flamingo 50 – Split cover artwork
J Church / Flamingo 50 – Split — Los Diaper, 2007

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