Threadwaxing Space Live – Review March 1, 1995 This is indie music from back when that meant something. A compilation of bands performing live at the Threadwaxing Space in NYC ’93-94.
My So-Called Life – Review March 1, 1995 “Alternative” music to a sensitive fifteen year old. Sonic Youth and Archer of Loaf saved me from hating the whole thing, but that’s just me.
Life Support – Review March 1, 1995 With a total running time of 90 minutes, the “This is Boston, Not Yugoslavia” side is a pretty accurate sampling of Boston’s energetic underground.
Wallmen – Variety Showcase – Review March 1, 1995 Wallmen deliver five songs of vintage ’70s cheeseball rock, ’90s style. Variety Showcase is very entertaining, but not really essential.
Unleashed – Victory – Review March 1, 1995 Victory, the band’s fourth LP on Century Media shows the band staying true to their original formula, while also branching out a tad.
Uncle Slam – When God Dies – Review March 1, 1995 With members of early Suicidal Tendencies, I guess I expected a religious experience. It’s not bad, it’s just not amazing.
Tripe – Too Much Fond – Review March 1, 1995 Tripe’s vocals are familiar, but clean and solid, not needing any trick effects to fatten out the sound, and the lyrics are intelligent and well-written.
Tom Verlaine – Dreamtime – Review March 1, 1995 Dreamtime may be Verlaine’s most straightforward “rock” album, but, that said, it’s still a far cry from leather-clad-leg-on-the-monitor bombast.
The Halo Bit – Gravity (Is the Force That Always Drags You Down) – Review March 1, 1995 Noisy pop with thoughtful lyrics and rich, indie production.
The Cult – Review March 1, 1995 Putting progressive, psychedelic, and hard rock influences in their stew, The Cult come out with balls and intelligence.