Indie/Alternative Review – Page 278

Medicine – Her Highness – Review

July 1, 1995

There is nothing solid for the listener to sink his or her teeth into, only intricate, ghostlike fibers of noise that always remain just out of reach.

Maire Brennan – Misty Eyed Adventures – Review

July 1, 1995

Being a fan of Clannad, as well as sister Enya’s new-age lozenges, it comes as little shock that I love most of this album.

Dream Kitchen – Review

July 1, 1995

An enjoyable jaunt through non-aggressive rock. Like a margarita in a hammock between palm trees at sunset.

Don’t Know – Coodly P. Ramaswami Memorial Cheesecake – Review

July 1, 1995

What the Chili Peppers always wanted to be. Or like a Mr. Bungle without so much John Zorn. Vocals in a Biafra-ish way, hard driving with an enormous guitar.

Dambuilders – Ruby Red – Review

July 1, 1995

Ruby Red is another engaging disc that will succeed in the dorms, while “Special Ed” and “Drive-By Kiss” are sure to court the radio airwaves.

Curtain Society – Inertia – Review

July 1, 1995

There’s a whole lotta chiming, layered guitars, echo-drenched swirling atmospheres, and a flair for theatrical vocals.

Zen Lunatic – Review

July 1, 1995

Generic power pop, straight from the heart of Boston. Matthew Sweet-ish with catchy hooks and no aftertaste.

Curious Ritual – Elixir / Curious Ritual split – Review

July 1, 1995

I thought Curious Ritual was more throbbing than this. Live, they made the air pulse and quiver. Their side is thin. See the show.

Wisteria – “Martians Need Surf” / “Mr. PC” / “Fishing Trip” – Review

July 1, 1995

Starting off with a flippant cornball tune, they rip into a surf rock exploration. Slightly campy, though. The flipside mellows out,.

Chin Strap – Better Late Than Never – Review

July 1, 1995

Chin Strap does some serious style-surfing. While the tunes are uniformly clean, simple and witty, they cover a lot of stylistic territory.