Cast – All Change – Review

August 1, 1996

The ghost of Herman’s Hermits has possessed Cast. Not quite as lovely as Radiohead, but preferable to Oasis’ pissy antics.

Carcass – Swansong – Review

August 1, 1996

Heartwork makes Swansong look like a limp dick. Carcass chose not to further their technical abilities, but to rehash every Maiden and Priest riff available.

The Consumer – Review

August 1, 1996

Michael Gira’s themes are enormous and unambiguous, yet his mastery is such that the most fetid scenes are somehow pure and beautifully described.

Skin Trade – #8 – Review

August 1, 1996

If editor Floyd Hardwick’s views and comments are intended as sarcasm, then I’m amused. His article about “High Maintenance Women” made me cackle.

King Ink – Review

August 1, 1996

King Ink, a compendium of lyrics, prose and playlets, is a testament to Cave’s progression from crazed Dionysian splatter-poet to classicist Bard of the Bleak.

Entropy Press – Review

August 1, 1996

“The Mental Episode,” is a large poster collage filled with quotes, rants, random music musings, and essays on the nature of the mind.

Delirium – #3 – Review

August 1, 1996

Tucked between all the interviews are informative tidbits on the myth of Medusa and the Festival of Lammas. Also included is the ubiquitous Gothic poetry.

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