Indie/Alternative Review – Page 282

Trial of the Bow – Ornamentation – Review

June 1, 1995

A beautifully dark EP of Indian/Middle Eastern music without a keyboard in sight. Brooding and somber, the songs conjure images and shadows best left unspoken.

Tommy’s Darkling Thrush – Review

June 1, 1995

The kind of emotional rock that I can get into. Lots of things going on, texture that thickens a song to make it interesting after one listen.

The Verve – A Northern Soul – Review

June 1, 1995

Swirling, tempestuous psychedelia laden with starospheric atmospheres and a melancholic mood.

The Technical Jed – Review

June 1, 1995

This debut from The Technical Jed is actually a collection of obscure singles and compilation tracks. I enjoy it more every time I put it on.

The Most Sordid Pies – “Flotsam on the Water” / “Wedding Day” – Review

June 1, 1995

The Most Sordid Pies are capable of being an American Stone Roses or Oasis.

The Edsel Auctioneer – The Good Time Music of… – Review

June 1, 1995

Before Live came along, a similar approach worked rather well for U2. Stirring vocal harmonies, uplifting guitar melodies and hooks galore strung throughout.

Sweetie Bomb – Review

June 1, 1995

Forgettable alterna-pop, with no twist whatsoever. Volume changes and a few good screams.

Sparklehorse – “Spirit Ditch” – Review

June 1, 1995

Sounds to me like Galaxie 500 at their quietest with Damon singing. For subdued, glistening brilliance, you can’t get much better than this.

Sons of John Glenn – “Smiley” – Review

June 1, 1995

Power pop. Catchy and fun in a non-descript way. They’re fun when the song’s not radio friendly.

Supergrass – I Should Coco – Review

June 1, 1995

British power pop punk “oh-ahs” and quotable catch phrases abound. So catchy it’s kitchy. That surf-style keyboard is so playpen fun it’s driving me bonkers.