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Opium Den – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s Place – Review

November 1, 1994

I’m disappointed to be unable to say anything spectacular about Opium Den and Curious Ritual, who are two of the best bands around in the Goth/ethereal style.

One of Us – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s Place – Review

November 1, 1994

Although John Creeden’s vocal style doesn’t do much for me on CD, their rhythm section has an insidiousness that worked well.

Mistle Thrush – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s Place – Review

November 1, 1994

Mistle Thrush’s performance at T.T.’s was not as thrilling as I’d expected, but their track, “Beyond Reach” travels a compelling path.

Astroboy – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s – Review

November 1, 1994

“Seraphim,” is just different enough and catchy enough to really stand out. I missed their set, but some said they were the best surprise of the night.

St. Chimerae – The Re Omen – Review

September 1, 1994

Self-consciously dark, maybe a bit self-indulgent, but with good production and graphics.