Look Now Look Again (1999)

About this title: Rainer Maria's Look Now Look Again could quite possibly be the last great album from the now tired emo rock scene. Using the loud-soft dynamics of emo and the catchy playfulness of indie pop proves to be a delicious combination, and Rainer Maria pull it off with grace and intelligence. Sometimes sentimental, but never too sappy, Look Now Look Again showcases the band's strongest attributes: boy-girl vocal dueling, stripped down production to reveal the core emotion of a song, and the melodic and furious attack of a band in its prime. Guitar, bass, and drums tastefully play cat and mouse, ... read more

Tracks:

1. Rise [Rainer Maria]
2. Planetary [Rainer Maria]
3. Broken Radio [Rainer Maria]
4. Feeling Neglected? [Rainer Maria]
5. Breakfast of Champions [Rainer Maria]
6. The Reason the Night Is So Long [Rainer Maria]
7. Lost, Dropped and Cancelled [Rainer Maria]
8. Centrifuge [Rainer Maria]
9. I'm Melting! [Rainer Maria]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.