Bogus Rendition #6 (Fall 2005): Justin’s metal reviews are thoughtful and descriptive; if you’re into that sort of thing, you could do a lot worse. Me, I prefer his train-hopping stories, but I always dig his sincerity and self-mockery. His prose is unedited and his buddy’s fiction doesn’t fit at all, but considering the things Justin does, he’s to be commended for not becoming “some asshole like the Evasion kid who’s way too high on himself.” 25 Gooding’s End, Yarmouth ME 04096, bogusrendition@yahoo.com, www.bogusrendition.com [Free 50S :26]—Emersonalso

Bogus Rendition #7 (Summer 2006): Train-hopping punx Justin & friends collaborate with a mishmash of travel stories, show and CD reviews, and band interviews. While the music features—primarily confined to underground metal—prove a little tedious, the stories of avoiding police and hopping freight trains to make it across the country for a single, community-affirming show are refreshing. The old-skool cut’n’paste job and xerox manipulation practically scream “authenticity,” and the material definitely backs it up. Justin Curtsinger, PO Box 85, Portland ME 04112, bogusrendition@yahoo.com, bogusrendition.com [$3, trade 58S:50]—Andrew