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the most limited color from the first pressing should always be the one that looks best with the art (or is just generally the coolest). then there's no question as to which color or pressing is the most desirable and all the nerds can scramble and fight for them. ; )

go listen to these songs on the traffic street myspace. money-back guarantee if you don't love them. okay... so it's already free, but give it a chance anyway! myspace.com/trafficstreetrecords

This also I can not wait to see these guys play with Sister Kisser on Long Island going to be an epic show Sam you should come out! i wish... unfortunately there are two things that will be in extremely short supply for the month of june: spare cash and spare time.

this is still relevant!

changed the subject line to try and get some much-deserved attention for this awesome record!

half of those just went online today, the other half were all within the last month -so you're not too far behind. and you can always sign up for that mailing list on the front page of trafficstreetrecords.com to get the scoop on everything as it happens.

THE CREDENTIALS - Routines CD/LP Earlier this year, the Credentials self-released their debut LP. I had liked their 7-inch, but this full-length seriously knocked me on my ass. Twelve songs recorded live that transition seamlessly all the way through to the end of the record. This is ripping-fast, scrappy as hell, but still completely bold. When I say that this record is "punk as fuck," that's not tongue-in-cheek. It has an energy that I couldn't even begin to describe and -on top of all of that -these guys are writing some of the best lyrics out there at the moment. Not only can they perfectly articulate the frustrations of daily life in the most poetic way possible, but they can actually write "issue songs" that don't make me roll my eyes. And for someone as jaded and apathetic as I've come to be, that's quite the fucking achievement. If you're a fan of Crimpshrine, Insomniac-era Green Day, and Witches With Dicks, get ready for your favorite record of 2010. Now available for pre-order on CD / already for sale on LP. More details at trafficstreetrecords.com

RATIONAL ANTHEM / BILLY RAYGUN - Split 7" After a year that had as many releases as it did line-up changes, Rational Anthem have reunited with their original (and incredible) drummer, hit a proper studio for the first time, and written what everyone that's heard them thus far are calling their two best songs to date. Old and new fans alike, prepare to be impressed by some anthemic, biting pop punk. On Side B, Billy Raygun shred their instruments like The Ergs!, with the spirit of a band like Bent Outta Shape, without sounding much like either of them. If I had to describe it, I'd call it charmingly-warbly indie/punk rock. With an average age of just 18, you can't help but wonder how these kids got this awesome this fast. Cover art by Corey Ayd (guitarist of Banner Pilot and The Manix). Now available for pre-order. More details at trafficstreetrecords.com

RUMSPRINGER - Empty Towers CD/LP With Empty Towers, Rumspringer prove that they not only have what it takes to write more than an EP's worth of great songs, but that they're a band that's only getting better with time. There's something casual and laid-back but still captivating about their brand of pop punk. On repeated listens, faster bands can get grating; slower bands get boring. There's a quality to this band though that compels you to listen to their songs over and over again. There may not be much you can do with punk at this point to keep it sounding fresh, but a select few bands always seem to manage. Jawbreaker did it, Latterman did it, and now Rumspringer are doing it. There's no roadmap or formula here -I don't even want to draw any cheap comparisons for a recommendation. Check it out if you're interested in hearing a young band that wrote an album that's thoroughly their own. Now available for pre-order. More details at trafficstreetrecords.com

out now, nerds! and pre-order the new House Boat 7" while you're at it. (if you don't know 'em, it's the band made up of the lead vocalists from The Steinways, Dear Landlord, and The Ergs!)

thanks, guys!

new to the distro: SUNDIALS First Three Songs 7" Recent review: I feel like this record fits in perfectly with the recent return of the 90's style rock, ushered in by bands like Cheap Girls, Used Kids, and Failures' Union. It has that fun bouncy style that makes me excited for spring to come. trafficstreetrecords.com

thanks to everyone to check this out so far! pssst... spread word to your friends!

did i mention that we also have 2 new split 7"s that are shipping out later this week?