Metal Rüles – Review November 1, 1998 Mëtal Rüles has the good graces to cover some not-so-obvious songs of the ’80s, and has a variety of punk, swing, and rockabilly bands cover them.
Ronnie & Clyde – In Glorious Black and Blue – Review November 1, 1998 It’s drum ‘n’ bass… It’s mellow Big Beat… It’s fast Trip Hop… Wait, you’re all right!
R.U.O.K.? – Review November 1, 1998 Laurie Anderson gets updated. Quirky, pitch-shifted voice monologues. He even drops a line of hers on the first track.
Industrial Strength: The Lost Tracks – Review November 1, 1998 Over an hour’s-worth of hard electronic music, The Lost Tracks begins with a trance vibe and ends with chainsaws and blenders.
Pure Sugar – Review November 1, 1998 According to the press release, Pure Sugar are “an art thing,” “a love thing,” “a sex thing,” and “a way of life.” Thanks for telling me.
Industrial F**king Strength 2 – Review November 1, 1998 For those who’ve never heard hardcore techno, imagine the beat from Flash Gordon played too loud for yer little speakers.
Propellerheads – Review November 1, 1998 Radio loves it, dance floors love it, parents hate it. Great combination. “The British are coming… again!”
Images of my Underworld Vol.II – Review November 1, 1998 Never heard of the label or any of the bands, and there’re a buncha genres represented here. And all the bands are from Australia. Who saw this coming?
ProjeKct Two – Space Groove – Review November 1, 1998 A double disc full of fascinating jams and transcendental vibes that manages to mesmerize as only Fripp and company can.
Identity Four – Review November 1, 1998 If you’re into heavy music and have never heard of Century Media, you aren’t very into heavy music.