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Though computer geeks are forever telling the rest of us about the possibilities inherent in enhanced CDs, most of 'em are either junk (more bad video of more bad bands) or blatant marketing ("Hey, buy our T-shirt/tour book/video!"). This project by the Champaign, IL, pop-punk quartet is a welcome exception. In addition to a dozen strong tunes comprising the Poster Children's fifth full album, the CD comes with such extra goodies. These include a technical manual of the band's tour van done up like those Star Trek Enterprise schematics; instructions for fellow do-it-yourselfers about how to start a web page and a record label; tour reports; and, yeah, a little bit of hype about previous recordings (in this case, it's justified). If you're already a fan, it'll make you love the band even more. If you're as yet unfamiliar with the Poster Kids' high-energy, hook-heavy punk, it's the perfect introduction.Jim Derogatis