Stark yet arrestingly lush music; a staggering blend of NY post-punk, Chicago noise rock, and San Diego punk, all tied together by drunkenly literate character studies and a penchant for textural embellishment and sonic layering.

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Atlantic Starr's Ultimate Collection lives up to its name, gathering hits that span the group's two-decade existence. From early singles such as "Stand Up," "When Love Calls," and "Touch a Four Leaf Clover" to their later hits like "Always," "My First Love," and "Masterpiece." With 18 tracks covering their years on A&M, Warner, and Reprise, this album is indeed the ultimate collection of Atlantic Starr's career highlights. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide

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The EP was recorded at Pachyderm Studio with producer Mark Haines just a few days before the band's move to New York. The three songs showcase Rainer Maria at their most intimate, opening with grinding, angular guitar and Pachyderm's patented open drum sound. The music slams into soft focus on "Atlantic" and makes as if to recede, then blooms in a bittersweet ending. Wipe the slate clean; clear the tabula rasa. Listen to it three times and it could be an album. For a minute, anything seems possible. Rec...   [ read more ]

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