Hypocrisy – Abducted – Review

April 1, 1996

The death roots intact, but exploring Pink Floydian tangents. Surprising are the fist bang anthems, twisted beyond pop only by Peter Tastgren’s gnarled growl.

Hi-Standard – Growing Up – Review

April 1, 1996

A Japanese punk/pop band that covers Bay City Rollers’ “Saturday Night” and Rainbow’s “Since You’ve Been Gone,” and sounds almost identical to Down By Law.

Swag – Review

April 1, 1996

Sparse production and minimal layering bring to the forefront a guitar/vocal combo that, while very early ’90s in vibe, is comfortable and welcome.

Strife – “Grey” – Review

April 1, 1996

Straight-edge hardcore played balls-out with no annoying attempt at being musically “progressive.” There’s also no melody and no slow mosh parts.

H2O – Seveninch – Review

April 1, 1996

Solid, melodic hardcore, like a sped up Marginal Man. They gain points by flogging a seemingly dead horse until it hobbles onto all fours and starts galloping.

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