The boys in the Academy teach Punk Rock 101 with a minor in Advanced Fun. Raw guitars and vocals are punctuated with a blast of horn action, and the furious rhythm will soon have you dancing on your desk. STBA’s new EP is a great introduction to the course, but if you really want to get down on the playground, don’t miss the band’s live performances, ’cause that’s where the real fun is.
This article appears in Oct 10-16, 2001.