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The article presents a discussion between CMJ NMM editor-in-chief Kenny Herzog and contributing writer Matthew Field on the comeback album of the punk rock group Bad Brains titled "Build a Nation." Herzog says that the delay in the vocals of H. R. was used to cover the lost quality in his voice and to make it appear with more depth and vigor. Field claims that it was refreshing to hear a punk recording in 2007 that does not sound like ProTools production.

The article reviews the music release "Child Abuse," by Child Abuse.

The article reviews the music release "Our Impact Will Be Felt: A Tribute to Sick of It All," by various artists including Bane, Napalm Death and Madball.

The article reviews the music release "Cryptograms," by Deerhunter.

The article reviews the country and popular music release "Musik," by Slumber Party.

The article reviews the music release "Freckle Wars," by Ecstatic Sunshine.

The article reviews the documentary motion picture "American Hardcore," directed by Paul Rachman.

This article relates the story behind the documentary film "American Hardcore," directed by Paul Rachman. Information is presented on the source material and inspiration for the movie. Rachman and Steven Blush's motivation for making a film about the origins of American hardcore punk is discussed. Comments are made by Sony Pictures Classics Co-President Tom Bernard regarding the company's initial interest in the film.

The article presents an interview with 10,000 Marbles, member of the rock band Fucked Up, about his bandmates. He reveals the dental hygiene practice of Concentration Camp. He discusses the musical background of Mr. Jo. He points out that Pink Eyes is probably the most typically normal person in the band.

The article reviews the music release "Songs," by John Maus.

The article reviews the music release "Sound Of The Republic," by Raised Fist.

The article reviews the music release "Miastenia," by Ovo.

This article cites the resentment of Mookie Singerman, a band member of Genghis Tron, over the group's use of a laptop in replacement of a drummer in order to synthesize their music. Singerman regrets the band's use of such technology citing that their sound systems are becoming more unrealistic. He also admits that it gets tiresome fine-tuning the drums with a computer program.

Reviews the music release "Sound the Alarm," by Saves the Day.

Reviews the music release "The Martial Arts," by Cinemechanica.

Reviews the music release "Bestial," by Black Cobra.

Deals with the decision of the members of the band Maps & Atlases to spend their last collegiate spring break touring in support of their record "Tree, Swallows, Houses." Outlook of the band members, Dave Davison, Chris Hainey, Shiraz Dada and Erin Elders on their first concert tour; Impact and benefits of the tour for the band.

Reviews the music release "Everything Wrong Is Imaginary," by Lilys.

Reviews the ballad music release "Ian Love," by Ian Love.

Reviews the music release "Ballad of the Broken Seas," performed by Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan.

Focuses on the efforts of the Ocean band to revive the metal music genre. Title of the group's debut album; Facility used by the band for rehearsals and recordings; Collaboration of the band with a guitarist and video designers.

Reviews the music release "Shingo Japanese Remix Album," by The Vandals.

Reviews the music release "Rocinate," by Ester Drang.

Reviews the music release "Heaven's Pregnant Teens," by Some Girls.

Features the rock band Meneguar. Relationship between the band members; Views of singer/guitarist Jarvis Taveniere on the band; Information on their debut album "I Was Born At Night."

This article reviews the music release "Building the Bass Castle," vol. 1, by Voltage.

This article reviews the music release "Celebration," by Celebration.

Reviews the music release "Sixth in Sixes," performed by XBXRX.

Reviews the music release "Water Sphere," performed by Pilotdrift.

Reviews the music release "Chin Up Chin Up," performed by Chin Up Chin Up.