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The Guest (2002)

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'GUEST' STARS This L.A. quintet features ''Rushmore'' star, drummer Schwartzman (second from left)

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Release Date: Feb 26, 2002; Lead Performance: Phantom Planet; Genre: Rock

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By Rob Brunner

It's been a strange four years for this L.A. quintet. Dropped by Geffen after their '98 debut and threatened by drummer Jason Schwartzman's film career, the band has managed to stick around and is back with a new disc. It turns out to be a gem, with sunny three-part harmonies and songs that sound familiar in the best way (that's right, ''Nobody's Fault'' isn't an Elvis Costello cover).

Posted Feb 25, 2002

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