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.
Tribe 8 – Fist City – Review April 1, 1995 The music on Fist City isn’t any better than okay. Tribe 8 used to actually be fun, when they were more squeaky and grrrly and not all serious.
El Dopa – Hindu Freak Love – Interview April 1, 1995 An interview with singer/programmer Krishna Venkatesh and bassist Alex Smoller