Punk/Power Pop Review – Page 174

No Use For A Name – Leche Con Carne – Review

March 1, 1995

Tony Sly has a voice that’s hard to dislike and the multi-harmonied choruses are sweet without losing the edge that keeps them punk.

Good Riddance – For God and Country – Review

March 1, 1995

While not as gravelly as Rancid’s vocals, Good Riddance vocalist Russ Rankin has a harsher, more forceful singing style than many melodic punk bands.

The Stand GT – The Stand GT / Potbelly – Review

February 1, 1995

A tribute to Montreal’s Nils has Potbelly droning and screeching feedback & The Stand GT ripping thru a melodious, poppy version of a song I thought I’d hate.

The Hormones – “Sell Out Young” – Review

February 1, 1995

Not the most profound lyrics in the world, but the music is Sex Pistols punk – sloppy, pissy and poorly recorded.

Steady Earnest – Take It, Take It, TAKE IT! – Review

February 1, 1995

Some of the finest ska talent in the area, Steady Earnest being a little more of a pop band. I prefer Bim Skala Bim trombonist Vinnie Nobile’s live performance.

Dog Faced Hermans – Those Deep Buds – Review

February 1, 1995

Alternative Tentacles is getting stateside recognition for yet another worthwhile band from overseas. Dog Faced Hermans add new dimensions to punk rock.

Potbelly – The Stand GT / Potbelly – Review

February 1, 1995

A tribute to Montreal’s Nils has Potbelly droning and screeching feedback & The Stand GT ripping thru a melodious, poppy version of a song I thought I’d hate.

Dirty Rotten Imbeciles – D.R.I. Live – Review

February 1, 1995

D.R.I. Live, recorded entirely live and unedited, captures the raw power of D.R.I. live at the Hollywood Palladium in November of ’92.

Mukilteo Fairies – Special Rites – Review

February 1, 1995

Queencore hardcore punk rock from Olympia, WA. They’re very, very fast with a guitar sound as lovely as a car wreck.

Bracket – Stinky Fingers – Review

February 1, 1995

These Cali-punkers cruise through three melodic, upbeat ditties. Bracket wails live, and put out some of the catchiest pop-punk out there.