To call Smoking Popes merely pop-punk would be a grotesque disservice -- they've been excelling at it for years. The problem is the image such a description (or genre name) conjures: a mediocre group who plays a fifth as well as the bands who founded punk in the '70s, with lyrics that are dim-witted, simplistic, dull, or immature, and tunes that are stiff, forced, and/or plain. We hold these truths to be self-evident, especially since Descendents re-formed to disrobe all the new, shabby pretend...   [ read more ]

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We at Asian Man Records are extremely proud to bring you the debut full length from DUVALL, Volume and Density. Featuring ex SMOKING POPES members Josh and Eli Caterer, DUVALL takes over where the POPES left off. Having touring with the likes of MORRISSEY and JAWBREAKER, the Popes garnered huge national acclaim. Josh Caterer is easily one of the most powerful songwriters to come around. Featuring an angleic voice that speaks volumes, DUVALL will be on the tips of everyone's tounges.

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After a seven year hiatus, the Smoking Popes have at last resurfaced. The band initially reunited near the end of 2005 for a one-off show as part of the Chicago music festival, Flower15, put on by Flower Booking to raise money for local charities. Miss the concert? For fans overcome with frustration at not being able to get to Chicago, or who couldn't secure a ticket to the show, the nice folks at Victory Records have documented the night on the CD/DVD At Metro to appease the pain somewhat ....   [ read more ]

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