Bananocide – Express Your Overdose – Review July 1, 1995 Well produced, metallish. Turns into Pearl Jam after a few songs. If you like it, get it.
The Lucky Charms – Toast – Review July 1, 1995 A strange neo-acoustic take on ’90s psychedelia. Pull out the bong in order to take off the smarmy edge and settle your stomach.
Austen’s Dead – Vomit – Review July 1, 1995 Angry, ugly, loud. I like their aggressive stance, but their recording needs serious work.
The Invalids – Punker Than Me – Review July 1, 1995 Again, very Screeching Weasel-esque. Fast and furious, with whoa-whoa harmonies and songs about how stupid people are.
Anal Solvent – “Dung Slinga” / “Van Allen Belts” – Review July 1, 1995 Great name and packaging. Shit-brown vinyl with clear production. Slacker rap littered with samples. Title track is gruff and funky, B side is groovy.
The Good Life – Three Songs – Review July 1, 1995 The lyrics are tight. The guitars are creepy, the drums wander around the set, and the solo rips in a classic rock/Black Crowes festival of music.
American Standard – Piss & Vinegar – Review July 1, 1995 Solid, guitar-driven 1995 rock. It has knowledge of hardcore, punk and classic rock. It has a style that keeps you interested and nodding to the beat.
The Flying Saucers – Review July 1, 1995 The market may already be inundated with ’60s psych meets ’90s alternative, but if there is another space, the Flying Saucers could fill it quite nicely.
Altamira – “Lucy” / “Bridge” – Review July 1, 1995 Playing instruments in a loud, aggressive, heavy, progressive band is easier than being a lead singer. It’s rare to find a captivating voice.
The Doosies – Lil’ Honey – Review July 1, 1995 After living in Boston only four years, I can’t stomach the “Boston Rock” sound. It made this town famous, so many will probably dig this band.