The
Poster Children got lost in the alternative rock shuffle of the early '90s, but as they toiled away in obscurity, they grew from an enjoyable shoegazer group to an accomplished pop-punk outfit. Produced by
Bryce Goggin,
RTFM continues that evolution, and offers the band's most consistent and melodic set of songs. While it lacks any true standout song, none of the songs are lacking in memorable hooks, and the group sounds more energetic than ever.