Mindset Overhaul – Review April 1, 1999 Thirty songs of skull-crushing hardcore from some of New York’s finest (and most respected) hooligans.
Night in Gales – Thunder Beast – Review April 1, 1999 On Thunderbeast, Germany’s Night In Gales do a fine interpretation of the Gothenburg sound without aping any band in particular.
Nevermore – Dreaming Neon Black – Review April 1, 1999 A semi-autobiographical tale based on the utter, blank, unsolved disappearance of a loved one and the subsequent descent into madness.
Sebadoh – The Sebadoh – Review April 1, 1999 Fear not, sensitive males and the females who break up with them, Barlow’s still cranking out the most sincere nice-guy rock in the land.
My Dying Bride – 34.788% Complete – Review April 1, 1999 My Dying Bride is just as daft, fang-dripped, and miserable as ever, despite the slight/slate electronic flourishes and Aaron’s point-blank confessionals.
Seaweed – Actions and Indications – Review April 1, 1999 To be truthful, this was the Goo Goo Dolls’ bread and butter before they hit ballad gold and bought those stylish clothes.
MxPx – Let it Happen – Review April 1, 1999 Let It Happen is over 70 minutes of punkpop melody and mayhem as only MxPx and a few hundred other bands can deliver.
Mushmouth – Out to Win – Review April 1, 1999 Just because you try to mix old-school with new-school hardcore doesn’t mean you’re good.
Screeching Weasel – Beat is on the Brat – Review April 1, 1999 Recorded during the Weasel, Vapid, Panic, and Jughead daze. The last four are from the Bark Like a Dog sessions and feature Joe Queer on a couple.