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The Pin-Ups are chrono-tricksters, 1950s punks playing 1980s girl rock with a 1990s-Seattle-style twist. The ten tunes on Backseat Memories really highlight the band's impressive range, both stylistically and emotionally -- and while such a wide range can sometimes doom a band to writing bland stylistic knock-offs instead of groovy tunes, no such fate seems to have befallen The Pin-Ups. This is largely thanks to the dynamic presence of lead singer Dejha, whose full, forceful voice keeps things energized and interesting. "Narrow Escape" is a full-on Blondie meets the Rolling Stones rocker. "Waltz for Lucy" is a slow, pretty, countrified ballad. Weird guitar licks, mysterious background sounds and pounding drums make "Poolside" a keeper. Look to "Heaven for You Too" for some cute, sweet, rockabilly action. While not every song on Backseat Memoirs is a gem, none of them suck, and overall this is an impressive, memorable debut. (I.B.)