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The endearing charm of the late Jim Ellison's nasal, melodic singing and crunchy, hook-laden guitar work offers some explanation, although that's not to discount the rhythm section's penchant for driving, fat-free contributions. - Kelly BaumanPower Popen720Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:19:53 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.68668&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fmaterial-issue%2Fplaylists.rss Mastering the art of anthemic, Brit-inspired, Power Pop songcraft, Chicago's Material Issue rifled through some of catchiest guitar-driven anthems of the early '90s. While the group made a career of the three-minute pop gem almost exclusively, their spirited and precisely executed bursts of melody continually transcended the generic. 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