(AU magazine, November 2009)
If you have a wonky fringe and tell everyone black is your favourite colour, Sunny Day Real Estate are your patron saints. 'Emo' before everyone knew that's what it's called, this reissue of their critically-acclaimed debut coincides with yet another rematch in their 'will they/won't they' recording history. It's easy to hear Diary and see how various members fitted in so well with the likes of the Foo Fighters. It's American college rock as was, all 'quiet bit/loud bit' and some really rather touching harmonies, especially on 'In Circles' and the mellower 'Shadows'. From the Slint school of 'way back cool', buy it and use the tracks on mix tapes to woo similarly emo members of your preferred gender.
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