Skunkjuice – at The Vertex – Review June 1, 1993 The beat styling of J.T. Main courses blood-pumping rhythm through the veins of their first song. Scott Francis roars low, guttural melodies of “Daisy Chain.”
Big Catholic Guilt – with Tree at Bill’s Bar – Review June 1, 1993 Astride the Hell-gone-techno warhorse was the throat of the big, bald, and beautiful boogyman himself, Sam Jordan.
Big Catholic Guilt – Judgement – Review June 1, 1993 The sheer strength of Jordan’s distorted ravings are just shy of terrifying. The lyrics are personal, observant, and angrily poetic.
Corregidora – Review June 1, 1993 Dealing with the life of a post-slavery black woman, Gayle Jones illustrates the struggle of her main character with a painfully honest depiction.
No-No Boy – Review June 1, 1993 This is the story of a young Asian American man who chose not to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II and served hard time for it.
Selected Tales and Sketches – Review June 1, 1993 In the day of Clive Barker and Stephen King, readers have forgotten one of the masters of the mind-tangling macabre: Nathaniel Hawthorne.
The Tale of the Body Thief – Review June 1, 1993 As faithful readers of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles un-doubtedly know, she has put out a fourth book of the adventures of Lestat and company.
Definition FX – Light Speed Collision – Review June 1, 1993 With a driving, undeniable beat, chugging guitar, and keyboards skipping and tripping about, the energy flows and feels good.
Knockdown – Will To Live – Review June 1, 1993 Knockdown is a Marlboro/Northboro based straight-edge hardcore band.
Mocha Java – Review June 1, 1993 Their tasty blend of blues, jazz, funk, bluegrass, and folk (not to mention a dash of psychedelia) is a delicious switch from our regular brand.