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Wavepad Master’s Edition V4.26

WavePad Master’s Edition v4.26 *Installed & Tested* •Features of major editors in 1/10 the size•

Wavepad Master's Edition V4.26

This sound editing software is a full featured professional audio and music editor for Windows, Mac OS X or Pocket PC. It lets you record and
edit music, voice and other audio recordings. When editing audio files you can cut, copy and paste parts of recordings then add effects like
echo, amplification and noise reduction. WavePad works as a wav or mp3 editor but it also supports a number of other file formats including
vox, gsm, wma, real audio, au, aif, flac and ogg.

We make this program free with the hope you will like it so much you will want to upgrade to WavePad Master’s Edition which has additional
effects and features for the serious sound engineer. (which is here now for you !)

Features

* Sound editing functions include cut, copy, paste, delete, insert, silence, autotrim and more.
* Audio effects include, amplify, normalize, equaliser, envelope, reverb, echo, reverse, sample rate conversion and more.
* Supports a number of audio and music file formats including mp3, wav (multiple codecs) vox, gsm, real audio, au, aif, flac, ogg and many
more.
* Batch processing supports up to 32000 files allowing you to apply effects and/or convert your files as a single function.
* Tools include spectral analysis (FFT) and speech synthesis (text-to-speech).
* Audio restoration features including noise reduction and click pop removal.
* Supports sample rates from 6000 to 96000Hz, stereo or mono, 8, 16, 24 or 32 bits.
* Includes its own CD ripper with ‘ultrafast ‘rip mode and cddb music database lookup.
* Works directly with MixPad multi-track audio mixing, Express Burn CD Recorder and Zulu DJ software..
* Easy to use interface will get you started editing in just minutes.

(OS: Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7)

Homepage:

http://www.nch.com.au/wavepad/index.html

Download: 1.3MB (An extra Help file from Xtra, and nfo files from the keygen team, are all enclosed)

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Norton Antivirus 2010 V17 0 0 136 Plus 366 Days Subsc

Norton Antivirus 2010 V17.0.0.136 Plus 366 Days Subscription

 Norton Antivirus 2010 V17 0 0 136 Plus 366 Days Subsc

Norton TrialReset 2010 v1.7.0 (Cracked by BOX!) extends the trial period of Norton 2010 so there’s
more time to evaluate the product (366 days).

Norton TrialReset 2010 v1.7.0 is for:

- Norton AntiVirus 2010 v17.0.0.136
- Norton Internet Security 2010 v17.0.0.136
- Norton 360 v3.5.2.11 Standard/Premier Edition

* Tested on WinXP (x86), Vista (x86/x64), Win7 (x86/x64).
* May not work with the latest patches/updates.

IMPORTANT NOTES- Scanning results of Norton TrialReset 2010 v1.7.0:
*******************************************************************

1- Norton Internet Security: Clean.
2- Avast Anti-Virus: Clean.
3- NOD32 Anti-Virus: Clean.
4- AVG Anti-Virus: Clean.
5- Kaspersky Anti-Virus detected:
* NTR2010-v1.7.exe/PE_Patch.UPX/UPX/NIS_30_cltLMSx.dll/PE_Patch
* Risk name: Packed.Win32.Morphine.a
* Risk category: Trojan program

Also scanned with most well known antispyware. Reported malware
detected by other anti-malware software probably are false positives!

Installation notes (method 1):******************************

* Note A: NTR = Norton TrialReset.
* Note B: Button = enable/disable Auto-Reset.
* Note C: This NTR may not work with the latest updates.
* Note D: Don’t let anyone force you to use this program.

1. If Norton is installed and expired, then Norton and restart
the computer. Then run the NTR and purge Norton.
>> Or install the NTR in Windows Safe Mode (F8) using an Administrator account.

2. Install Norton. (If already installed and has not expired, then skip to Step 3.)

3. If you are using an older version of the NTR, then uninstall it now.
the old NTR (necessary), , and your
Recycle Bin of all the known Trial Resetters by BOX prior to this version.

4. Install the NTR and follow the instructions.

5. If you want to uninstall the NTR just click Uninstall.
Make sure that you uninstall the NTR before you remove Norton.

Installation notes (method 2):******************************

* NOTE: Please disconnect internet and disable Norton AntiVirus
and Norton Protection before you login into Safe Mode!

1- Login into Safe Mode, run the NTR with admin rights,

2. If you are using an older version of the NTR, then uninstall it now.
the old NTR (necessary), , and your
Recycle Bin of all the known Trial Resetters by BOX prior to this version.

3- Now select 366 days (Test) and click Install.

4- A message will pop up asking to select YES for auto reset or NO for manual reset.
Click NO (with auto reset there is every possibility of getting blacklisted).
>> NOTE: The NTR button also provides a manual reset to reset the subscription.

5- It will try to shutdown Norton and restart.
Wait for a pop up saying Installed successfully.

6- Now click Uninstall. It should say: Uninstalled successfully.

7- Restart your computer and enjoy Norton 2010 for 366 days!

To go into Safe Mode:
*********************

- Press (F8) while (re-)starting the computer. Select Safe Mode to continue.

Or:

1- Go to Start -> Run and type msconfig, click OK.
2- In the System Configuration Utility, on the BOOT.INI tab, check /SAFEBOOT
3- Click OK.
4- When asked to restart the computer, click Restart.

To turn back to Normal Mode repeat the above 4 steps and just uncheck /SAFEBOOT

Symantec’s Norton AntiVirus 2010 – Winning protection against viruses, spyware, and other malicious threats! Heuristically detects Spyware threats, detects blocks Internet worm attacks, and protects email.
Norton AntiVirus blocks viruses and spyware with advanced protection. It helps protect your entire computer by stopping viruses, spyware, and other security risks. Norton AntiVirus works in the background so you can surf the Internet, read the news, play games, and download software or music without disruption. It also scans and cleans all email and instant messaging (IM) attachments, preventing you from receiving viruses, or spreading them to others. With set-it and forget-it functionality, Norton AntiVirus checks for updates continuously and automatically blocks new and emerging threats from getting on your system. In addition to protection updates, Norton AntiVirus provides new product features as available throughout your service subscription.

Key Technologies:
? Anti Virus
? Anti Spyware
? Bot Protection
? NEW! Norton Download Insight
? NEW! Norton File Insight
? NEW! Norton Threat Insight
? Norton Pulse Updates
? Anti Rootkit
? Vulnerability Protection
? NEW! Norton? Insight Network
? NEW! SONAR? 2 Behavioral Protection
? NEW! Norton System Insight

Key Benefits:
? NEW! Delivers clear performance and threat explanations?? Download Insight, File Insight, and Threat Insight give you greater insight into downloaded applications and files by telling you where they came from and how they impact your PC?s resources and performance.
? IMPROVED! Stops viruses, spyware, bots and more?Proactive protection automatically removes threats and stops new attacks before they can do damage.
? Uses intelligence-driven Norton Insight Network for faster, fewer, shorter scans?Uses real-time online intelligence to identify and scan only files at risk. So you can spend more time using your PC and less time waiting for scans. .

Features:

Quote:

 Norton Antivirus 2010 V17 0 0 136 Plus 366 Days SubscIntelligent Threat Protection

? NEW! Analyzes downloads, files and applications and tells you if they can be trusted before you install and use them.
? IMPROVED! Norton Protection System uses multiple layers of security that work together to proactively block attacks and detect and remove threats traditional virus scanning alone can?t stop.
? IMPROVED! Vulnerability Protection guards security holes in your operating system, applications, browsers and browser plug-ins.
Intelligent Threat Protection
? NEW! Analyzes downloads, files and applications and tells you if they can be trusted before you install and use them.
? IMPROVED! Norton Protection System uses multiple layers of security that work together to proactively block attacks and detect and remove threats traditional virus scanning alone can?t stop.
? IMPROVED! Vulnerability Protection guards security holes in your operating system, applications, browsers and browser plug-ins.
? IMPROVED! Detects and gets rid of even the hardest to find Internet Explorer and Firefox cookies.
? IMPROVED! Norton Bootable Recovery Tool repairs, restores and boots severely infected, unbootable PCs.

Automatically scan emails and IMs for threats.

? Finds and eliminates bots to prevent hackers from taking over your PC.
? Intrusion prevention technologies prevent fast-spreading Internet worms from getting on to your PC.
? Engineered for Speed
? IMPROVED! Proven fastest, lightest antivirus solution for protection that won?t slow you down, get in your way, or swallow up system resources.*
? IMPROVED! Norton Insight scans only files at risk for fewer, shorter scans and the fastest scanning times in the industry. *
Uses less memory than any other antivirus solution. *
Won?t slow you down when you download, copy, or edit files, or install applications. *

Combats today?s rapid-fire attacks

? NEW! Norton Insight Network uses Symantec?s global security network to provide real-time proactive protection from the latest-breaking threats.
? NEW! SONAR 2 (Symantec Online Network for Advanced Response) uses real-time online intelligence and proactive monitoring to detect and stop new threats.
? Norton Pulse Updates provide rapid mini security updates every 5 to 15 minutes for up-to-the-minute local protection against the latest threats.
? Norton Bootable Recovery Tool provides a deep level of scanning and cleaning for heavily infected PCs.

Provides info on threats, downloads and files

? NEW! Norton Download Insight warns you of dangerous downloads before you install and use them.
? NEW! Norton Threat Insight tells you if threats were detected, what actions threats attempted to perform on your system, and how Norton AntiVirus eliminated those threats.
? NEW! Norton File Insight tells you where files and applications came from, if they?re trusted, and if they may be impacting your PC?s speed.
? Tells you which application processes currently running on your PC are safe and which are at risk.

Helps keep your PC running at top speed

? NEW! Helps you improve and maintain PC and application performance.
? NEW! Automatic and on-demand application optimization improves application performance.
? NEW! Norton System Insight gives you an overview of recent events on your PC such as installs, downloads, scans, and detected threats, so you can see how they may be impacting your PC?s performance.
? NEW! Norton System Insight resource usage graphs help you pinpoint what?s causing your PC to slow down.
? NEW! Tells you how files and applications impact your system?s performance by monitoring their CPU and memory usage on your PC.

Protection without disruption

? NEW! Automatically delays product updates and other tasks if you?re watching TV or burning CDs/DVDs.
? NEW! Power Saver Settings help extend portable PC battery life by putting off power-intensive activities until your computer is plugged in.
? Smart Scheduler conducts scans and other tasks only when your PC is idle.
? Automatically switches to Silent Mode (no alerts, scans or updates) when you watch movies or play games in full-screen mode.

Additional Features

? NEW! Monthly report tells you what Norton AntiVirus has done in the past month to protect you and your PC.
? Free 24×7 support by phone, email, live chat or online knowledge base.**
? Maps your home network so you can see every device that is using it.
? Automatically downloads protection updates and new product features as they become available during your service period.
? With the Norton Automatic Renewal Service your yearly subscription can be automatically renewed for uninterrupted protection.

 Norton Antivirus 2010 V17 0 0 136 Plus 366 Days Subsc

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The Riptides Tales From Planet Earth 2009 Fnt

Riptides – Tales From Planet Earth

The Riptides Tales From Planet Earth 2009 Fnt

- Release Info ————————————————————– -

  Artist:      The Riptides
  Album:       Tales From Planet Earth
  Label:       Asian Man Records
  Playtime:    34:14 min
  Genre:       Punk Rock
  URL:         http://www.asianmanrecords.com
  Rip date:    2009-10-22
  Street date: 2009-10-20
  Size:        60.89 MB
  Type:        Normal
  Quality:     236 kbps / 4410kHz / Joint Stereo

- Release Notes ————————————————————- -

   New record from Canada’s pop punk heroes. Without a doubt their best album
   yet, so fans of The Queers and Screeching Weasel have a new favorite record.
   Really catchy stuff produced by Mass Giorgini. Pick it up on LP limited to
   300.

- Track List —————————————————————- -

  01. Hung Up                                                           ( 3:28)
  02. She Gets Around                                                   ( 2:10)
  03. I Go Mental                                                       ( 3:06)
  04. Omega Man                                                         ( 3:06)
  05. Dial M For Murder                                                 ( 2:54)
  06. Two Minute Penalty                                                ( 3:37)
  07. Stranger In The House                                             ( 2:17)
  08. Shell Shock                                                       ( 1:48)
  09. I Can’t Have A Merry Christmas                                    ( 3:03)
  10. Call Me                                                           ( 1:21)
  11. Tattletale                                                        ( 2:16)
  12. ~love~ Outta Luck                                                   ( 5:08)

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Hussein Fatal – Born Legendary (2009)

Hussein Fatal – Born Legendary (2009)

 Hussein Fatal - Born Legendary (2009)

Artist: Hussein Fatal

Album: Born Legendary

Released: 2009

Style: Rap

Format: MP3 VBR

Size: 68 Mb

Tracklist:
01 – Chrome 45
02 – Step to Da Side
03 – Call Em Up
04 – Game is Tight
05 – Talk 2 The Cops
06 – Blocka Blocka
07 – If You Know feat. Qu Gangsta
08 – Wut You Talkin Bout feat. Jim Jones
09 – Money Kept Coming feat. Killa Black & Slim Da Monsta
10 – Pop Like Me
11 – I Don’t Like that ~censored~
12 – Like We
13 – They Don’t Get It
14 – If I Die 2Nite
15 – Show Me Da Way

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Pgp Desktop Professional V9.12 Multilingual X86/x64

PGP Desktop Professional v9.12 Multilingual x86/x64

Pgp Desktop Professional V9.12 Multilingual X86/x64

PGP Desktop Professional v9.12 Multilingual x86/x64 | 98.27MB

PGP Desktop Professional-This is a powerful and convenient tools of encryption and electronic signature data for the personal of computers. It allows you to give employees, customers and business partners of a firm security guarantee without costly investments in IT infrastructure and of changing business processes.

PGP Desktop Professional guarantees the confidentiality of electronic correspondence-term and reliable protection against unauthorized access to information and cross-company data exchanges. Openness outcome-tion of texts and more than ten years experience testing community of independent experts in the field of information security confirms the highest reliability encryption technologies PGP. PGP Desktop Professional includes five tightly integrated applications for email encryption, digital signature, creating virtual disk volumes with Crypto, data encryption at the hard-drive level encryption and instant messaging. High degree of automation and consistent management of all five modules is achieved through the use of information security policies defined by the end user.

Key Features
A comprehensive system of data protection for PCs
Reliable protection against unauthorized access to information that is stored or received / is recovering from a PC, e-mail, instant messages and files.
Pass-through protection of information channels using the leading encryption technology.
Universal encryption keys for secure email, encrypted files and hard drives.
Ease of use
Automatic encryption – is based on the data security policies defined by the end user.
Integration with popular mail clients, eliminating the need to make changes to the usual work processes.
Fine-tuning security policies, taking into account the attributes of electronic communications.
Rapid deployment
The deployment of crypto-security infrastructure of personal computers within a few minutes.
Transparent sharing of encrypted messages using Internet directory keys PGP Global Directory.
Support and compliance with industry standards
Support for most common protocols secure messaging PGP / MIME (RFC 3156), OpenPGP (RFC 2440), S / MIME v3 certificate and X.509 v3.
Support for standard protocols POP / POPS, IMAP / MAPS, SMTP / SMPTS, STARTTLS, Microsoft Exchange MAPI and IBM Lotus Notes.
Support for a wide range of commercial and open source email servers, including Cyrus, sendmail, postfix, exmim, uw-imapd, popa3d, qpopper, Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino Server, Stalker Communigate and Microsoft Exchange.
Support for instant messaging OSCAR AIM (AOL Instant Messaging).
Support systems, multi-factor authentication using tokens and smart cards.

OS – Vista, XP, 2003 Server, 2000 Pro, Win 7

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Black_gold Rush 2009 Rtb

ARTIST: Black Gold
TITLE: Rush
LABEL: Red Bull Records
GENRE: Rock
BITRATE: 185kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 48m total
RELEASE DATE: 2009-02-03
RIP DATE: 2009-04-01

Track List
———-
1.  Detroit                          4:04
2.  Plans & Reveries                 4:44
3.  Breakdown                        4:37
4.  What You Did                     4:02
5.  Silver                           3:43
6.  Shine                            4:17
7.  Idols                            4:05
8.  The Comedown                     3:35
9.  Run                              3:58
10. Canyon                           6:31
11. After The Flood                  4:25

Release Notes:

2009 release. Multi-instrumentalists Eric Ronick and Than Luu are veteran
performers who have tested their respective wares by logging significant stage
time with a variety of acts (M. Ward, Ambulance Ltd., Rachael Yamagata, Panic At
The Disco, Adam Franklin of Swervedriver). They formed in early 2006 after
crossing paths on the road and set up at Ronick’s Thinman Studios in Brooklyn,
where they wrote and recorded the bulk of their debut album, Rush. From the
infectious analog synth strut of ‘Detroit’ to the soaring, alluring charge of
‘Run,’ the album is one of the warmest, most charming indie Pop offerings in
recent memory. A unique listening experience by design, the music on Rush comes
from an eagerness to draw on an array of styles and eras.

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The Best Film Ever! (deluxe Edition)

The Best Film Ever! (deluxe Edition)

The Best Film Ever! (Deluxe Edition)
Artist: VA
Title Of Album: The Best Film… Ever!
Label: EMI Music
Genre: Soundtrack, Pop

Quality: mp3
Bitrate: VBR ~224 kbps
Total Size: 407.55 MB

Track list on next page

Tracklist:

CD 1:
01. Alfred Newman – 20th Century Fox Fanfare
02. Monty Norman The John Barry Seven And Orchestra – Main Theme
03. Cher – The Shoop Shoop Song (Its In His Kiss)
04. Hot Chocolate – You Sexy Thing
05. Tina Turner – Golden Eye
06. Survivor – Eye Of The Tiger
07. Titanic – My Heart Will Go On (Instrumental)
08. Michael Nyman – The Heart Asks Pleasure First
09. Nino Rota – Speak Softly Love
10. Henry Mancini And His Orchestra – The Pink Panther Theme
11. Herman Hupfeld – As Time Goes By
12. Shirley Bassey – Goldfinger
13. Joe ~censored~ – You Can Leave Your Hat On
14. Wet Wet Wet – Love Is All Around
15. John Williams – Epizod IV – Main Theme
16. John Williams – Superman – Main Theme
17. Howard Shore – The Fellowship
18. Francis Lai – Love Story (Instrumental)
19. Judy Garland – Over The Rainbow

CD 2:
01. Goran Bregivic – Kalasnjikov
02. M – Belleville Rendez-Vous
03. Iggy Pop – Lust For Life
04. Simon And Garfunkel – Mrs. Robinson
05. Queen – Who Wants To Live Forever
06. Scott Mckenzie – San Francisco
07. Kenny Logins – Footlose
08. Huey Lewis And The News – The Power Of Love
09. Ray Parker Jr. – Ghostbusters
10. Diana King – Shy Guy
11. Michael Sombello – Maniac
12. Limahl – Never Ending Story
13. Tina Turner – We Don T Need Another Hero
14. Roxette – It Must Have Been Love
15. Ronan Keating – When You Say Nothing At All
16. The Cardigans – Lovefool
17. Jamiroquai – Deeper Underground
18. Geri Halliwell – Its A Raining Man

CD 3:
01. Richard Strauss – Also Sprach Zarathustra
02. Samuel Barber – Adagio For Strings
03. Ennio Morricone – Main Theme
04. Nancy Sinatra – Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
05. Annie Lenox – Love Song For A Vampire
06. Anja Garbarek – Can I Keep Him
07. Lisa Gerrad – Now We Are Free
08. Henry Mancini And His Orchestra – Moon River
09. Richard Wagner – The Ride Of The Valkyries
10. Madredeus – Ainda
11. John Williams – Hedwigs Theme
12. Miklos Rozsa – Parade Of The Charioteers
13. Jan A.P. Kaczmarek – Impossible Opening
14. John Williams – Schindlers List (Orchestral Version)
15. John Williams – The Raiders March
16. Alex North – Unchained Melody
17. Danny Elfman – The Batman Theme
18. Elmer Bernstein – Main Theme
19. Max Steiner – Taras Theme

CD 4:
01. Kayah – Spij Kochanie Spij
02. Robert Gawlinski – Nie Pokonasz Milosci
03. Kasia Kowalska – Dlaczego Nie
04. Myslovitz – To Nie Byl Film
05. O.N.A – Moja Odpowiedz
06. E.Gorniak I M.Szczesniak – Dumka Na Dwa Serca
07. Kayah – Wiosna Przyjdzie I Tak
08. Agressiva 69 Feat. Edyta Bartosiewicz – Egoisci
09. Kasia Nosowska – Jesli Wiesz Co Chce Powiedziec
10. G.Turnau I S.Soyka – Soplicowo
11. Goya – Tylko Mnie Kochaj
12. B.Kozidrak I K. Pietras – Stara Basn
13. Justyn Steczkowska – Na Koniec Swiata
14. Elektryczne Gitary – Kiler
15. E.Flinta I L.Zagroobelny – Nie Klam Kochanie
16. Natalia Kukulska – Zakochani
17. M.Walewska Fiolka M.Bajor – Dove Vai

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Death Cab For Cutie – Underwater! (sub Pop Singles Club)

Death Cab For Cutie - Underwater! (sub Pop Singles Club)
Artist: Death Cab for Cutie
Album: Underwater! 7″
Release Date: March 21, 2000
Label: SubPop
URL: http://www.myspace.com/deathcabforcutie
Sounds Like: The Postal Service, The Shins, Bright Eyes, The Decemberists
Bitrate: 192kbps
Total Length: 7:57 min
Track Listing:
A: Underwater! – 3:55
B: The Army Corps of Architects – 4:02
Release Notes:
Sub Pop Singles Club 7″ Vol. 2 #24, Released: 2000-03-21. Edition of 1300 (Clear Vinyl). SP 496

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Silversun Pickups – Swoon 2009

Silversun Pickups - Swoon 2009

Title: Swoon
Artist: Silversun Pickups
Genere: Indie Rock, Dream Pop, Post-Shoegaze, Alternative Rock
Release: April 2009
Bitrate: 320 Kbps

TrackList:

01 – There’s No Secrets This Year.mp3
02 – The Royal We.mp3
03 – Growing Old Is Getting Old.mp3
04 – It’s Nice To Know You Work Alone.mp3
05 – Panic Switch.mp3
06 – Draining.mp3
07 – Sort Of.mp3
08 – Substitution.mp3
09 – Catch And Release.mp3
10 – Surrounded (Or Spiraling).mp3

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Frank Black – Teenager Of The Year @192kbs

Frank Black - Teenager Of The Year @192kbs

Tracklist
1 � �Whatever Happened To Pong? (1:34)
2 � Thalassocracy (1:33)
3 � (I Want To Live On An) Abstract Plain (2:17)
4 � Calistan (3:22)
5 � The Vanishing Spies (3:37)
6 � Speedy Marie (3:33)
7 � Headache (2:52)
8 � Sir Rockaby (2:54)
9 � Freedom Rock (4:16)
10 � Two Reelers (3:01)
11 � Fiddle Riddle (3:29)
12 � Olé Mulholland (4:41)
13 � Fazer Eyes (3:36)
14 � I Could Stay Here Forever (2:27)
15 � The Hostess With The Mostest (1:56)
16 � Superabound (3:10)
17 � Big Red (2:41)
18 � Space Is Gonna Do Me Good (2:22)
19 � White Noise Maker (2:42)
20 � Pure Denizen Of The Citizens Band (2:20)
21 � Bad, Wicked World (1:57)
22 � Pie In The Sky (2:13)

Frank Black - Teenager Of The Year @192kbs
lyrics

http://www.songmeanings.net/artist/view/songs/7171/

album info

http://www.discogs.com/release/380684

External Review
A sprawling double album, Frank Black’s Teenager of the Year builds on the clever, carefully crafted pop he forged on his solo debut and moves even farther away from the Pixies’ sound. It feels like the album Black wanted to make since Bossanova: “Whatever Happened to Pong?” and “Thalassocracy” are a one-two blast of energetic fun, but the tight songwriting and detailed arrangements on the strummy “Headache” and gentle, piano-driven “Sir Rockaby” are more interesting. Despite its 22-song length, most of Teenager of the Year’s tracks are keepers; the first nine rank among Black’s catchiest songs with or without the Pixies. “I Want to Live on an Abstract Plain” and “The Vanishing Spies” mix sweet straightforward melodies with spacy keyboards, and Black delivers a creative love song in “Speedy Marie”; the first letter of each line in the song’s second half spells out his girlfriend’s name. The driving, anthemic “Freedom Rock” is one of the album’s more ambitious tracks, along with the catchy, educational “Ole Mulholland,” a musical history lesson about William Mulholland, the developer and planner of Los Angeles’ municipal water system. Teenager’s beginning is so consistent, it’s not surprising that its second half isn’t quite as essential, but it’s still interesting. The spacy, ska-tinged “Fiddle Riddle,” the cryptic “Superabound,” and the sprightly final track “Pie in the Sky” — which sounds strangely like a punk version of Gary U.S. Bonds’ hit “A Quarter to Three” — all add to the album’s individuality. Even less-developed songs like “Fazer Eyes” and “The Hostest with the Mostest” are still worthwhile. Though his later albums took a sparer, simpler approach, Teenager of the Year’s ambition and quirkiness begin Black’s evolution into a cult artist who makes the music he wants to, regardless of whether or not it’s fashionable.

Frank Black - Teenager Of The Year @192kbs

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