James Iha – Let It Come Down – Review

September 1, 1998

A little gentleness can be pleasant, but too much of it can be lethal. James Iha’s new solo release unfortunately falls on the side of severe feline damage.

Hominy – Review

September 1, 1998

Like Missouri’s Bottle Rockets, Hominy launches a powerful American aesthetic from a solid rock footing.

Free Verse – Access Denied – Review

September 1, 1998

As soon as the vocals kicked in, I was transported to a Pacific Northwest Women’s Perspective convention, with Bikini Kill and Sleater-Kinney moderating.

For Against – Shelf Life – Review

September 1, 1998

The number of chords on Shelf Life, remains low as the number of measures rises, also dropping levels of emotionality, originality, and je ne sais quoi.

Faith & Disease – Insularia – Review

September 1, 1998

Insularia intertwines delicate female crooning with gloom-tipped tantalizing string arrangements, calling to mind 4AD and C’est La Mort’s ethereal heydays.

Error Type 11 – Review

September 1, 1998

It takes a few listens to appreciate their self-titled debut, but once you get into it, it’ll stay in your player for a while.

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