T Model Ford – You Better Keep Still – Review April 1, 1999 No sophomore slump. One of the rawest, ass-whompin’est blues talents to stalk outta nowhere since people knew what the fuck “antediluvian” meant.
Chuck E Weiss – Extremely Cool – Review April 1, 1999 If I knew why it took more than two decades for Chuck E. Weiss to put out his second record, I’d fill ya in.
Throwing Muses – In a Doghouse – Review April 1, 1999 The most enjoyable release so far is the double CD re-issue of Throwing Muses debut album and EP, in addition to their initial demo tape.
The Vehicle Birth – Tragedy – Review April 1, 1999 Their slower songs, “Lifehighschool” and “Daycap,” bring Hum to mind, while some of their other stuff has a Sunny Day Real Estate feel.
Sulfur – Delirium Tremens – Review April 1, 1999 Who’da thunk those Swans And Foetus bandmates would turn Gypsies, tramps and thieves?
Buffalo Tom – Smitten – Review April 1, 1999 Acoustic-strummed stray dogs, flower-warped stone and secret societies make sweet poesy of dim New England introspections in Buffalo Tom’s sixth, Smitten.
The Nevada Bachelors – Carrots & So On – Review April 1, 1999 At the risk of being sued for malpractice, I diagnose The Nevada Bachelors as Placebo on Prozac.
Cross My Heart – XMH – Review April 1, 1999 Though only an EP, XMH is nice yet powerful with its singing/screaming vocals, mellow guitar passages, and poetic lyrics.
Phil Shoenfelt – Blue Highway – Review April 1, 1999 This stab at Hank Williams lost, lonely & vacant trailers for sale or rent falls short even if ya can mistake rust belt E. Europe for rust belt USA.
The Legendary Jim Ruiz Group – Sniff – Review April 1, 1999 In the pop dumpster, The Jazz Butcher’s table scraps, “Quick! Fill your bag, Jim!”