Date With Jan – Review June 1, 1995 Poorly recorded, but it’s pretty cool alterna-rock with a splash of funk on the side.
Chris Whitley – Din of Ecstasy – Review June 1, 1995 This disc gets the Fuzz-Drenched-Monster-Wah-Wah-Guitar-Brain-Saturation award.
Chinchilla – “Batman” – Review June 1, 1995 An all-girl indie noise-pop band from San Diego who melodicize the oft-used Bikini Kill approach. It’s good even though it’s pretty standard.
Baby Chaos – Safe Sex, Designer Drugs & the Death of… – Review June 1, 1995 Straight-ahead alternative rock played by men who use voice synthesizers and who don’t suck elephant cock. Being slated by some as a possible “next big thing.”
Angry Salad – “Empty Radio” / “Rico” – Review May 1, 1995 Pure pop music that soothes the listener while entertaining and enlightening.
Adam Ant – Wonderful – Review May 1, 1995 Adam Ant’s unique vision still spans from the sublime to the ridiculous. The best moments are the semi-acoustic, jangly ballads,
Zeke Fiddler – “Half-Baked” / “Half-Inflated” – Review May 1, 1995 Laid back Half Japanese-style stripped down rock. Good songwriting and semi-interesting vocals keep it from being too boring.
General Public – Rub It Better – Review May 1, 1995 Ex-pats of the English Beat pretty much picks up where they left off (slick, Westernized reggae/steel drum stuff) with a little Stone Roses thrown in.
Filter – Short Bus – Review May 1, 1995 “Hey man, Nice shot” was on the Demon Knight soundtrack and got so much radioplay, the release date was pushed up to now.
Universal Joint – Review May 1, 1995 Addictive female vocals and lush musical arrangements, subtle complex guitarwork supported by a muscular, throbbing bass and a wildman on drums.