Big Lick – Review July 1, 1995 This ska band have a hypercharged sound best described as snorting Pixie Stix, or, as the band says, “Chucklehead on crack.”
Ben Vaughn – Instrumental Stylings – Review July 1, 1995 Munsters/Pulp Fiction surf to Ennio Morriconi in India to the audacious swamp rock groove of “Battery Acid.” Most of the tracks are instrumentals.
Ben Folds Five – Review July 1, 1995 Imagine Squeeze with a definite punk edge. Sweeping energy, memorable songs, and great lyrics make this album a total, absolute must get.
The Stuffings – Tell Us The Dollar Amount – Review July 1, 1995 Take Sonic Death, or any of the ’80s NYC no wave bands, and thin it out. Then add hash oil-soaked vocals and drop acid during production. I really dig this one.
The Shoes – Fret Buzz – Review July 1, 1995 This album doesn’t even deserve a good insult. The guitars were mixed well. The record’s about as exciting and eventful as a trip to the refrigerator.
Bananocide – Express Your Overdose – Review July 1, 1995 Well produced, metallish. Turns into Pearl Jam after a few songs. If you like it, get it.
The Lucky Charms – Toast – Review July 1, 1995 A strange neo-acoustic take on ’90s psychedelia. Pull out the bong in order to take off the smarmy edge and settle your stomach.
Austen’s Dead – Vomit – Review July 1, 1995 Angry, ugly, loud. I like their aggressive stance, but their recording needs serious work.
The Good Life – Three Songs – Review July 1, 1995 The lyrics are tight. The guitars are creepy, the drums wander around the set, and the solo rips in a classic rock/Black Crowes festival of music.
American Standard – Piss & Vinegar – Review July 1, 1995 Solid, guitar-driven 1995 rock. It has knowledge of hardcore, punk and classic rock. It has a style that keeps you interested and nodding to the beat.