Strangers to Ourselvers

Though it may not seem like much time, the five short years during which they recorded for A&M Records marked the most consistent period of Y&T's unfortunate career. And though they would sign a new contract with Geffen thereafter, their subsequent, glam-drenched efforts would prove even less inspired. So while hardly all encompassing, Best of '81 to '85 will satisfy the curious fan better than any other package, save perhaps for their excellent live album, Open Fire. The band's drab studio technique notwithstanding, tracks like "Open Fire," "Hurricane," "Mean Streak," and "I Believe in You" make a strong, cohesive statement about the group's songwriting, if not their performance. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Borderlines formed in 2012 by three members of the pop punk band The Leftovers. Scattered between Portland, ME and Los Angeles, CA they spend most of their limited time together quoting Ghostbusters and drinking beers, but still manage to write and record. Having played nearly 500 shows in over a dozen countries as The Leftovers, they are no strangers to the inner workings of jaded scenes. For their debut EP, "Magical Paths to Fortune and Power", the Borderlines bring the same great songwriting to catchy and filled to overflowing with hooks.