This has had a fairly regular spot on the CD player et al since we finally got a copy so it's fitting to finally get to really review it.  Pansy Division's latest is a diverse collection of catchy rockers that draw from a diverse well that features power pop , glam rock, and vintage HC as much as the pop punk they're best known for.  On a foundation of two guitars and a ton of melodies, these songs can go from personal to attack homophobia in multiple forms to critiquing standard masculinity to sports and back in a varied yet somehow cohesive effort that explores the many faces of rock music with a catchiness and irreverence at times to match.  Jon, Chris, Joel, and Luis have created what may be their best album yet in their nearly 20 year history.  This CD is also among the three tied at number one for best album of the past year or so.  A must have, in my honest (if a little bit biased) opinion.  (BOONE)

(Alternative Tentacles Records. P.O. Box 419092. San Francisco, CA 94141-9092 alternativetentacles.com)