Solace – Jersey Devils – Review

June 1, 1999

Part early Soundgarden howls, Monster Magnet psychedelic drone, and Clutch jam, but perhaps I’m just searching for something other than Sabbath to reference.

Smack – On You – Review

June 1, 1999

Smack was a Finnish band who never really reached mainstream ears, but G’N’R, Nirvana, D.A.D., and Mudhoney. At least that’s what the CD’s liner notes say.

New American Shame – Review

June 1, 1999

Another round of “Ballroom Blitz,” “Born to be Wild,” and “American Woman” covers loom on the horizon. The echoes of the last round have only recently faded.

Roadsaw – Nationwide – Review

June 1, 1999

They’re loud, they keep it simple, they’re tuned low and mean, they stomp all over the stage (usually drunk, as is the audience), they have a sense of humor.

Turd – Turdsville U.S.A. – Review

June 1, 1999

“I’m a man, drink from a can. I’m a man, goddamn.” Turd is rock’n’roll – black leather-wearin’, whisky-soaked stumblin’, rage screamin’, cock-in-hand swagger.

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