My So-Called Life – Review March 1, 1995 “Alternative” music to a sensitive fifteen year old. Sonic Youth and Archer of Loaf saved me from hating the whole thing, but that’s just me.
Melvins – Stoner Witch – Review December 1, 1994 On their sixth release, the Melvins bring us on a whacked-out journey from sheer audio force down to trippy, near-silent jams.
Godspeed – Ride – Review August 1, 1994 These five guys from Jersey know how to brew a nasty, skull-battering concoction that somehow fuses metal, hardcore, and acid rock all in one.
Tori Amos – Under The Pink – Review June 1, 1994 You’re in for a real treat if you dig sultry vocals, virtuoso piano playing, and personal, witty lyrics that are at times funny, depressing, or cynical.
Jawbox – For Your Own Special Sweetheart – Review April 1, 1994 Jawbox has done their time on Discord and lhas anded a deal on Atlantic. Imagine a band that can sound as wild as Helmet and as melodic as REM.
Eugenius – Mary Queen of Scots – Review February 1, 1994 Take Gene Loves Jezebel and mix that with Depeche Mode, R.E.M., Buffalo Tom, The Cure and Peter Murphy, and that will MAYBE kind of describe Eugenius.
Chainsaw Kittens – Pop Heiress – Review December 1, 1993 Tyson Meade’s penchant for gowns and glam has now shifted to a tighter grip on insightful lyrics and hurricane hard pop.