"Bands-Girls-Money" proves Tsar to be a taut, explosive alliance. Guitarist Dan Kern lashes out with power chords and is a master of the well-timed hook that sticks in the listener"s head. Drummer Chuck Byler, who joined the band in the summer of 2004, and bass player Derrick Forget, who joined in January of this year, propel the songs with force and precision. The title track is about the band"s priorities: bands, girls and money...in that order. TVT. 2005.