Swag – Review

April 1, 1996

Sparse production and minimal layering bring to the forefront a guitar/vocal combo that, while very early ’90s in vibe, is comfortable and welcome.

Static 13 – Review

April 1, 1996

Vocalist Ari David sings with the powerful passion of one who is heavy of heart. Loud, but sincere, Static 13 aren’t just random noise.

Fu Manchu – In Search Of… – Review

April 1, 1996

Making comparisons between Fu Manchu and ’70s acid-rock kings is slippery business, because, while the influence is undeniable, there’s no nostalgic vibe.

Sink – Review

April 1, 1996

This is funky, bare-bones pseudo-garage rock; the kind you used to hear your cool, chain-smoking, older brother play in the basement with his friends.

Dead Nude – Review

April 1, 1996

God, if I have to listen to one more chest-pounding, grunge-metal band, I’m going to have to crawl into the primate cage at the local zoo.

Dahlia’s Dead – Review

April 1, 1996

The cover of the tape (which earns high marks for production value) depicts a she-fiend rising from her grave. They sound like Swank, only heavier.

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