88 Fingers Louie – Wanted – Review February 1, 1995 After hearing the song, “Bunk,” on at Music For Fat People, I became an instant fan. They rock in total punk style and leave you wanting more.
Wayne Kramer – The Hard Stuff – Review February 1, 1995 Guitarist Wayne Kramer was compared to Jimi Hendrix. The band’s dynamic stage show was a sensation and was compared to shows by The Who.
Toxic Reasons – Independence – Review December 1, 1994 Independence from Toxic Reason possesses enough energy to give Johnny Lydon a coronary; they define rebellion.
The Ex-Idols – Social Kill – Review December 1, 1994 They have the three-chord obnoxiousness, originality and punk-soul needed to go up against the new big guns like Green Day and The Offspring.
The Business – Keep The Faith – Review December 1, 1994 Keep the Faith from The Business carries a high level of energy with better production and a feeling of camaraderie.
English Dogs – Bow To None – Review December 1, 1994 They retrieved their balls from the early ’80s and even pulled in some fresh ’90s sound to create a very high energy mix.
Bracket – 924 Forestville St. – Review November 1, 1994 Crunching, distorted guitars mow a smile across your face as you’re saturated with the infectious melodies. Boyhood influences of Cheap Trick are apparent.
Big Rig – Expansive Heart – Review November 1, 1994 Big Rig sound like Operation Ivy ’cause some of the same forces are at work.
Avail – Dixie – Review November 1, 1994 Longevity is a good thing and all, but imagine what would happen if these guys progressed?
Screeching Weasel – How To Make Enemies… – Review November 1, 1994 How To Make Enemies is typical S.W. Ben sounds older, the band’s a little too tight, and the tempo’s slower. It’s this slowness that bugs me.