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Loose Tubes) and percussionist and vibraphone player Ric Elsworth

the Shangri-La's and Freakwater's Catherine Irwin

At first glance

and taking in a production stint at Berlin's legendary Hansa Studios

Shorter Faster Louder TSOV-240.5 Loose Tubes) and percussionist andShorter, Faster, Louder is a fine sophomore album, refining the aggression and intelligence of Kid Dynamite's debut while upping the adrenaline rush of the music ever so slightly. That said, all of the hallmarks in the band's East Coast hardcore punk sound are still very much in place. Fans who enjoyed the first album will undoubtedly relish this one too, especially in light of the unfortunate fact that it's Kid Dynamite's last just prior to Shorter,