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, often described as

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and sometimes as

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revival. Critics have compared their sound to

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and

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, with some songs compared positively to

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and others negatively to

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. Critics praised Nick Woods' vocals, noting that he actually sings rather than screaming, and comparing his vocals to

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. Woods was later a member of Direct Hit. The band formed in 2002, and released three EPs and one full-length album called ''Get Going'' before splitting in 2008.

Members

* Nick Junkunc - guitar/vocals (2002-2008) * Nick Woods - guitar/vocals (2002-2008) * Brian Peoplis - drums (2002-2008) * Dave Griesbach - bass/vocals (2006-2008) * Adam Melberth - bass (2005-2006) * Matt Kuehl - bass (2004-2005) * Mike Ewing - bass (2002-2004)

Discography

* ''Get Going'' (2007) * ''Blown To Bits'' (EP, 2005) * ''Golly Gee Whiz!'' (EP, 2004) * ''What, Too Soon?'' (EP, 2003)

References

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