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Screeching Weasel ranks third on my list of the greatest pop punk bands, behind only the legendary Buzzcocks and the immortal Descendents (with an honorable mention to Shonen Knife). As the title of this review indicates, I view this album as SW's last great hurrah before completely fading into the history books.Screeching Weasel really didn't change a whole lot during their reign of terror, so If you have heard their music before, this will not surprise you. The only noticable difference, as other reviewers have pointed out, is the more professional sounding production that graces the 12 tracks on this, their Fat Wreck Chords, debut. While it does slightly neuter their trademark aggressive-in-your-face-snot-nosed delivery, the fact that a majority of these compositions are both well thought out and executed provide for a very entertaining listen.In regards to the songs, the only one I really consistently skip over is (She Got) Electroshocked. It's not even a bad song, I just like the surrounding material so much more. My favorites are 'Cool Kids' with that sweet organ, 'You'll Be in My Dreams Today' instantly makes your toe tap, and "Get Off my Back" is a great way to open the album. The sleeper track is the awesome 'Handcuffed to You' with its funny, yet strangely sweet lyrics.Although 'Bark Like A Dog' does not have the impact of 'Anthem for A New Tomorrow' or 'My Brain Hurts', I do consider it a very good entry into a hit-or-miss Screeching Weasel music catalog. And it's short, so even if you don't like it, it's not like you wasted too much time.