Mr. Zero – Voodoo’s Eros – Review April 1, 1999 Oli Dolot is this French guy who usedta be in Thee Headcoats. His Mr Zero project is big beat R’n’B with extra emphasis on the Rhythm.
Electric Frankenstein – I’m Not Your Nothing – Interview April 1, 1999 An interview with Sal Canzonieri
Scholomance – A Treatise on Love – Review April 1, 1999 Scholomance is what it professes to be, a mesmerizing pastiche of progressive black metal, soaking up all the complicated habits of the centuries.
Moral Crux – Something More Dangerous – Review April 1, 1999 Damn fine songwriting (kinda Misfitsy chords and melodies), but it comes out sounding like Supergrass or mid-tempo Funeral Oration.
Deep Thoughts – Review April 1, 1999 Twenty-two songs, 50+ minutes of punk mayhem, plus a few history lessons and unreleased tracks for those who need extra incentive.
Mondo Topless – Get Ready for Action – Review April 1, 1999 The stuff of Get Ready For Action is grittier and without F&M’s humorous shtick, but still, the Yardbirds and Wailers stuff is still obtainable.
Momus – The Little Red Songbook – Review April 1, 1999 Cold, brilliant nutcase. Like the Pet Shop Boys if led By Jack the Ripper.
Millencolin – Same Old Tunes – Review April 1, 1999 Originally titled Tiny Tunes, this is Millencolin’s debut, never before released in America. It was retitled cuz of some little company called Warner Bros.
Metallica – Garage Inc. – Review April 1, 1999 Eleven new covers, ranging from non-events to the divinely sublime. Bob Seger’s “Turn The Page” is the single, and it’s the worst pick of the lot.