Thought Industry – Outer Space Is Only A Martini Away – Review February 1, 1996 Okay, it’s not metal. It’s not Goof Rock. It’s not New Wave. It’s not Art Rock. But it is. It’s all of these things, and none.
Outcast – ZAO / Outcast split – Review February 1, 1996 This is hardcore! Super heavy punch out the guy next to you music. So, let’s grow our hair out and rock!
Journey Into Darkness – The Mourning After/Voyage – Review February 1, 1996 Formerly, Near Death Experience, Journey Into Darkness is a non-vocal electronic trip through space, terror, and death.
The Stuffings – Macro Metal – Review February 1, 1996 Macro Metal may be a bunch of really stoned guys in a living room with a four track and too many effect pedals, just fucking around and giggling. But so what?
J Church – Nostalgic For Nothing – Review February 1, 1996 Nostalgic For Nothing is a J Church singles compilation. Same shit; just as cool, if not more so.
J Church – Arbor Vitae – Review February 1, 1996 J Church play unassuming, introspective in an out-and-about way, pop punk. The tempos fall between fast hardcore and straight rock like the Damned.
The Rentals – Return of the Rentals – Review February 1, 1996 Halfway through this painful ordeal, I suddenly felt like I was at one of those “Best of the ’80s” nights that are all the rage in the clubs.
Jack Logan & Liquor Cabinet – Mood Elevator – Review February 1, 1996 Jack Logan and his Liquor Cabinet jumped on the lo-fi train, but it’s unclear as to whether they meant to or just read the schedule wrong.