The Long Secret – Review April 1, 1995 Plenty of girls with guitars churning out precious insights and reflections to an accompaniment that draws from folk’s melodic quality and punk’s DIY style.
Threadwaxing Space Live – Review April 1, 1995 In the space of one album, this gives us a key for understanding the creative efforts of an entire scene.
Mortal Micronotz Tribute – Review April 1, 1995 Each band has a definite personality, but instead of a random smorgasbord, the Micronotz’ tunes are the duct tape that hold the album together.
Thirteen: Boston Compilation – Review April 1, 1995 Young American Records, Newbury Sound Studio, producer Drew Townson, and 13 Boston bands get together to bring us a wide-ranging compilation.
Web – Review April 1, 1995 Lots of interesting stuff ruined by a crappy mix. Lousy packaging, too. The band is energetic and cheerful, but about five years too late.
Everclear – Sparkle and Fade – Interview April 1, 1995 An interview with singer/guitarist Alex Alexakis
Wax – 13 Unlucky Numbers – Review April 1, 1995 The best songs have Ramones simplicity. The unlucky of the 13 are the indie pop ignorables. Mid-temp and so Bostonian, you know it was recorded here.
Under The Noise – Future Automatic – Review April 1, 1995 Under the Noise seems to come from the aggressive-dance background, using electronics and techno/tribal beats to support the chunky guitars.