John Wesley Harding – Awake – Review

September 1, 1998

It’s hard to imagine that one with a voice so reminiscent of Elvis Costello could make music that so… isn’t. John Wesley Harding’s Awake is a folk album.

Swervedriver – 99th Dream- Review

April 1, 1998

Big, cracked-crystal pop songs with as many noises crammed in as a Sonic Youth or a Hendrix record, but with a steady eye on the perfection of the landscape.

The Notwist – 12 – Review

July 1, 1997

Will take you from stark to lush, from dissonant to melodic, from dramatic roaring metal riffs to simplistic guitar wanking, from restraint to chaos.

Grover – My Wild Life – Review

July 1, 1995

My Wild Life is strong and pleasing. If I’m forced to choose, though, “Yeah, I’m Dumb” and “Hole In My Eye” are the most infectious.

Threadwaxing Space Live – Review

March 1, 1995

This is indie music from back when that meant something. A compilation of bands performing live at the Threadwaxing Space in NYC ’93-94.

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