LOUD BASH OF TEENAGE FEELINGS 02/13/2001 frontman of the Shins and

frontman of the Shins and Broken Bells

Tony Orbach (saxophone)

Rhyme & Reason showed a band daring to try new things while succeeding to retain their identity

relentless rhythm

LOUD BASH OF TEENAGE FEELINGS 02/13/2001 frontman of the Shins andBeach Slang's sophomore album opens with the words "Play it loud, play it fast," followed later in the verse by "Play me something that might save my life." That encapsulates the spirit of A Loud Bash of Teenage Feelings, an aptly titled 30 minute blast of discontent and consolation. The record follows the band's similarly angst ridden debut by less than year, and is likely to sweep up fans of that album with a consistent sound and intensity. Beach