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Rainer Maria | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 2, 1997)
• Original Release Date: November 4, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polyvinyl Records
• ASIN: B000005CKS
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215,062 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ignore their recent junk, October 31, 2006

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Craig B. Kielinski "Mason and Bailey" (Philly Suburbs) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Past Worn Searching (Audio CD)

If you've heard a recent Rainer Maria album and been like "blah, this is boring rock", fear not. This, along with their second album, are classic desert island emo albums that reward repeated listens. Its got the melodic girl/boy singing and loud/soft dynamics, but the guitars rock like Jawbreaker or early Promise Ring. Thick bass. If you like this try Hurl and Taking Pictures, which is very similar except that its two guys singing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars minty fresh, May 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Past Worn Searching (Audio CD)

emo is such a touchy word. nobody out there wants to be "emo", even the fellas with the romulan haircuts and the stupid white belts won't actually admit that they're emo. but what exactly is emo? it's just short for emotional, and there's no shame in emotional music--as rainer maria prove effortlessly with this album. the coarse beat-frequency running through caithlin and kyle's harmonies only adds to the raw beauty of these songs. this is emo at its finest, a definite must-have for anyone who's ever vehemently denied being "emo".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars boy i love this record, February 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Past Worn Searching (Audio CD)

I've seen this band a few times and had to find the record. It sucked me in right from the beginning (probably one of the best record beginnings I've heard in a while). Some of the most impressive Chicago emo-rock available. Male/female vocals that just run perfectly alongside each other. Some track are beautiful and touching, and others make you wanna kick someone in the shin. These kids deserve a lot more than they get.