Willie Loco Alexander – The Holy Babble – Review March 1, 1996 Spoken word and an occasional song. I had a hard time getting into his personal stories of his life, and ruminations about one thing or another.
Stickmen – This Is Groovecore – Interview March 1, 1996 An interview with Steve Demirjian, Andy Demirjian, Shawn Mullen, and Eddie Joe
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.
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.
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.