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  • Summary: The Japanese punk band releases its 17th album.
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  1. Thankfully, the Knife have remained true to their essential principles.
  2. Jul 17, 2012
    80
    Pop Tune is in the top handful of records that Shonen Knife have released; a slight update on the rougher sound they pedalled in the first half of their career, but it still sounds DIY-enough to please the faithfuls.
  3. Jul 17, 2012
    80
    Pop Tune finds the Japanese three-piece in fine form, exhibiting a wide-eyed freshness all the more remarkable when you consider that they have been a going concern since 1981.
  4. Jul 17, 2012
    80
    The occasional recorder and kazoo only add to the weirdo charm of this very fine album.
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