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July 20, 2004

"New Times" for Camper

First album in fifteen years due in October
December 13, 2002

Camper Van Beethoven to Tour

Group to support new box set with U.S., European dates
September 23, 2002

Camper Get Boxed

Eighties oddballs compile first three albums with live recordings

New Roman Times

As young punks and established rockers tackle George W. Bush head-on, it's fitting that one of the year's most engaging "political" records comes from a twenty-year-old indie band making a welcome comeback. New Roman Times, Camper Van Beethoven's first studio album in fifteen years, finds the Cali...

2004 RS: 3of 5 Stars

Camper Van Beethoven

2004

Cigarettes & Carrot Juice

2002

Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart

1988

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Camper Van Beethoven introduced an eclectic, often humorous blend of hippie psychedelia, avant-garde improvisation, country-western shadings, pseudo-ethnic sounds, and a hardcore punch to the mid-'80s postpunk scene. What saved the group from novelty status was its genuine talent for making interesting, adventurous music. After its breakup, Lowery went on to greater commercial success in his band ...

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