Thirteen: Boston Compilation – Review April 1, 1995 Young American Records, Newbury Sound Studio, producer Drew Townson, and 13 Boston bands get together to bring us a wide-ranging compilation.
Web – Review April 1, 1995 Lots of interesting stuff ruined by a crappy mix. Lousy packaging, too. The band is energetic and cheerful, but about five years too late.
Everclear – Sparkle and Fade – Interview April 1, 1995 An interview with singer/guitarist Alex Alexakis
Wax – 13 Unlucky Numbers – Review April 1, 1995 The best songs have Ramones simplicity. The unlucky of the 13 are the indie pop ignorables. Mid-temp and so Bostonian, you know it was recorded here.
Under The Noise – Future Automatic – Review April 1, 1995 Under the Noise seems to come from the aggressive-dance background, using electronics and techno/tribal beats to support the chunky guitars.
Tribe 8 – Fist City – Review April 1, 1995 The music on Fist City isn’t any better than okay. Tribe 8 used to actually be fun, when they were more squeaky and grrrly and not all serious.
El Dopa – Hindu Freak Love – Interview April 1, 1995 An interview with singer/programmer Krishna Venkatesh and bassist Alex Smoller
Timco – Friction Tape – Review April 1, 1995 Very good lyrics and a certain rhythmic sincerity are what shine through the somewhat humdrum format and make Timco’s brand of “sadcore” especially addictive.
The Psyclone Rangers – The Devil May Care – Review April 1, 1995 A faint odor of the beach lies under the rich music. Well-crafted, with melodies that resemble an Ant-lion’s den.
The Tunnel Rats – Demo – Review April 1, 1995 New Hampshire punk rock, G.G. Allin Style. Two G.G. covers, one Troubled Youth cover, and “I Love Living in New Hampshire” based on a Fear song.