With the exception of local greats, Fivespeed (AZ! ), this cd drags. I bought it hoping it would have the same drive as the third emo diaries, which i highly recommend. Saddly, i've never been this disapointed by a deep elm release. Every band sounds the same, and its more poppy, poopy, simplistic,junk than emo. if you want a good comp, buy Emo Diaries III! The Twohundred North!