Graffic Traffic – Column October 1, 1996 Since super-heroes still dominate the comic world, it falls on those who make the stuff to deliver something more. Or just something better.
Liquor Lecture – Gin – Column October 1, 1996 A Gin buzz is a surprisingly pleasant thing, light, airy, and somehow easy enough to focus in. Even if you babble on for hours about nothing…
King Crimson – H.O.R.D.E. Tour at Great Woods – Review October 1, 1996 As I sat there, aurally stunned, I realized that I was seeing a legend play, I was finally experiencing a band that I truly respected and admired.
Kustomized – “Last Show” at the Middle East Cafe – Review October 1, 1996 The “new” Kustomized played hard, fast, solid, and rough with more energy and risk-taking than I’ve ever seen with the previous lineup.
The Cretins – Got Caught Cheating On The SAT’s – Interview October 1, 1996 An interview with Metal Murf, The Kraut, and A.J.
5 Seconds Expired – with Mung, 6L6, Scissorfight at the Middle East Cafe – Review October 1, 1996 He was quite an accomplished screamer. The music seemed like the typical chugging metalcore, but it never got boring because of the numerous tempo changes.
Rasputina – Thanks for the Ether – Interview October 1, 1996 An interview with vocalist/cellist Melora Creager
6L6 – with Mung, Scissorfight, 5 Seconds Expired at the Middle East Cafe – Review October 1, 1996 They were loud, they were fast, they were pretentious, but they had lots of fun. They were just wild enough to avoid being commercial.