Wayne Kramer – The Hard Stuff – Review February 1, 1995 Guitarist Wayne Kramer was compared to Jimi Hendrix. The band’s dynamic stage show was a sensation and was compared to shows by The Who.
Warrant – Ultra Phobic – Review February 1, 1995 In keeping up with their bluesy rock ‘n’ roll style, Warrant has added a bit of crunch to some of their tunes.
Veruca Salt – American Thighs – Review February 1, 1995 Combines Kim Deal’s sarcastic girl-sneer vocal, Lush’s rich female harmonies, Smashing Pumpkins’ slow, psychedelic groove, and a bunch of riffy pop tunes.
Pure Noise – Review February 1, 1995 Six are known in the US.: The Obsessed, Kreator, Coroner, Celtic Frost, Voivod, and Helloween. The other 11 will debut in America on Noise.
Beyond the Beach – Review February 1, 1995 A nineteen song compilation of instrumental surf music ranging from peppy rockers to sci-fi psychedelia soaked in reverb and salt spray atmosphere.
Groovezilla – Review February 1, 1995 Groove’s influences are obvious throughout – blending rap, reggae, power funk, and gobs of early Metallica into a sound uniquely their own.
Full House Spring ’96 Sampler – Review December 1, 1994 From sweet, light pop to dirty garage grrrl punk, Full House Spring ’96 Sampler shatters the girlypop stereotype.
Adam & the Ants – B-side Babies – Review December 1, 1994 A 16-song collection that features domestic B-sides, seven British B-sides, and one entirely unreleased track. This is a killer collection
The Black Box: The First 13 Years – Review December 1, 1994 Three CDs, 41 songs, and a 76 page, fully-illustrated booklet. Many of the tracks are outtakes or remixes found only on 12″ or 7″ single collections.
Hotel Massachusetts – Review December 1, 1994 From the Western Mass-based Chunk Records. It has twenty-two tracks (plus an intro) of indie rock from some great local bands.