This is Orson Wells – Review

September 1, 1998

To many, Orson Welles is best known for three things: War of the Worlds, Citizen Kane, and as a (barely) walking fat joke during the last few years of his life.

Rude International – #1 – Review

September 1, 1998

Premiere issue of Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ Tim Burton’s Rude International, a 68-page, full glossy quarterly devoted to ska, Oi!, reggae, and skapunk.

Road Story – Review

September 1, 1998

The tension between Leroy’s heart-on-his-sleeve demeanor, and the will-he-or-won’t-he-survive-it drama, make Road Story a sort of postmodernistic Easy Rider.

Lester Bangs Remembered – Review

September 1, 1998

it was evident that above all else, he gave a shit. He was a fan of rock ‘n’ roll who possessed a gifted script of prose and a heady background in lit. to boot.

Girlfriend in a Coma – Review

September 1, 1998

Though only eight years have passed since Generation X, both Coupland, and the late-born miscreants about which he writes, have come of age.

Flipside – #111 – Review

September 1, 1998

Another mammoth issue with interviews, columns, record reviews, poetry, letters, and ads. And crazy-ass original photos. Flipside makes punk rock look fun.

Fetish Magazine – #1 – Review

September 1, 1998

The images are clean, clear, and although there’s an abundance of silicone, they’re kinky enough to warrant a high rating on anyone’s perv-o meter.

Scrawl – Review

March 1, 1998

A pleasing selection of interviewed artistes based not on genre or payola, but cuz they like ’em, whether it’s Diamanda Galás, Skeleton Key, or Ronnie Dawson.

Filler! – #7 – Review

March 1, 1998

A nifty, compact little organ that traverses some of the better waves of the underground sea without the snippy pretension and uppity attitude.

Your Flesh Quarterly – Review

March 1, 1998

Its selection of features on semi-obscure bands and fringe artists remains impeccable, as does its criticism. One of the best-marbled slabs o’ beef on the stands.

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