Immolation – Here In After – Review March 1, 1996 Immolation have always been an underground favorite. But their late ’80s death metal sound offers nothing new.
Whipping Boy – Heartworm – Review March 1, 1996 Whipping Boy play ’80s pop with the distinct lack of hooks that is characteristic of ’90s bands who try their hand at ’80s pop.
Grimace – Beefcake – Review March 1, 1996 “Tony, this band nonsense has got to stop. You can’t keep playing this loud, fast, crazy stuff. You’re going to go deaf.”
Waiting Kates – Fishing For Bobby Searcher – Review March 1, 1996 For a young Boston band, this has surprisingly good production, and mature sound. Rather than rushing, they take their time and let a little drama develop.
Good Courage – Old, Broken and Destroyed – Review March 1, 1996 Other than the depressed euro-trash vocals, nothing makes this electronic garbage pile any different from the regular dance-floor fodder.
Vision of Disorder – Still – Review March 1, 1996 I don’t know what crawled up the singer’s ass, but he sure sounds pissed. Loud Long Island hardcore that I wouldn’t advise playing around epileptics.
Van Gogh’s Daughter – Shove – Review March 1, 1996 Big guitar hooks, full drums, varied bass lines and a singer whose voice doesn’t get on my nerves. Original tunes in an otherwise overdone genre.
Godsend – In The Electric Mist – Review March 1, 1996 Godsend’s music is slow and sleepy, sometimes free-flowing, sometimes strained. They thwart their own efforts in their attempt at dreamy ballad rock.
The Harvest Soundtrack – Review March 1, 1996 The Harvest soundtrack stands alone as an interesting collection of mood music. I can’t say what mood it will set, but it’s unique and interesting.