Plank – at T.T. the Bear’s – Review February 1, 1995 A number of scene notables turned out for the debut of Plank, a four-piece alternapop act fronted by the impressive Lisa Rahon.
Beyond the Beach – Review February 1, 1995 A nineteen song compilation of instrumental surf music ranging from peppy rockers to sci-fi psychedelia soaked in reverb and salt spray atmosphere.
Overdose – with The Spudmonsters, Skrew at the Rat – Review February 1, 1995 Big, hairy, scary, heavily-tattooed Brazilians with lots of hair cranking out tight-as-shit, multi-tempoed, heavy tunes.
Four – at Waltham’s Rendez-Vous – Review February 1, 1995 For followers of the late ’80s Massachusetts suburban metal scene, a reincarnation of the much-loved and often overlooked Overdrive.
Gillyis Thunderhead – with Sam Black Church at The Underground – Review February 1, 1995 Borrowing a bit of Sam Black Church’s scream/ranting, using huge group-yells, and a hella lotta demon roar, Gillyis Thunderhead finally produce monstrous metal.
Groovezilla – Review February 1, 1995 Groove’s influences are obvious throughout – blending rap, reggae, power funk, and gobs of early Metallica into a sound uniquely their own.
Full House Spring ’96 Sampler – Review December 1, 1994 From sweet, light pop to dirty garage grrrl punk, Full House Spring ’96 Sampler shatters the girlypop stereotype.
Adam & the Ants – B-side Babies – Review December 1, 1994 A 16-song collection that features domestic B-sides, seven British B-sides, and one entirely unreleased track. This is a killer collection
The Black Box: The First 13 Years – Review December 1, 1994 Three CDs, 41 songs, and a 76 page, fully-illustrated booklet. Many of the tracks are outtakes or remixes found only on 12″ or 7″ single collections.
Hotel Massachusetts – Review December 1, 1994 From the Western Mass-based Chunk Records. It has twenty-two tracks (plus an intro) of indie rock from some great local bands.