If you're a fan of pop music- in any way - then you need to hear Rookie Card. A veritable explosion of pop culture influences, Rookie Card's sound is kinda hard to pin down. It's literally a bit of this, and a bit of that, mixed together for songs that are as hook filled as any you're likely to come across. Add in strong musicianship, impressive wordplay and a barely contained manic energy, and you have music that's not just fun- it rocks! All of this is brilliantly captured on their debut EP, "First Day Of Class", where they manage to careen from the non sentimental radio friendly powerpop of "Green Glo" to twangy country-tinged stomper of "Put Your Honey Where My Mouth Is", within the first two tracks! They never let up for a moment, playing each song with enough conviction to fuel a dozen lesser bands, with extra points for the pop references in closing tune, "...in bed". "First Day Of Class" is an excellent, though too short, collection from the San Diego quartet, that only leaves a listener wanting more.
- Bart Mendoza (of the San Diego Union Tribune)
  Note: this web-exclusive review refers to the rare OOP 4-song version