The Bad Examples are a good example of originality, intelligence, and pure lyrical geniuses. Clever and witty lyrical satire is the basis for their 6th album, "Kisses 50¢". Maybe best known for capturing their live sound on their recordings, this Chicago band has stretched its horizons all the way to Holland, charting 3 of their singles. The Bad Examples sound is melodic, acoustic-driven, standout tracks are: "Every Poet Wants To Murder Shakespeare," "Shades of Grey," and "Trying to Prove the Earth Is Flat."

[four *'s = Worth the time and money]