Year: 1995
Local Band: Nine Spine Stickleback
In the September issue of this here rag, I did a CD review of Prospector, by the local band Nine Spine Stickleback. At that time, I had very little information on them. Well, since that time, I’ve had the opportunity to meet the band and see them play live. After hearing the CD, I was
Gene: The Soul of a Youthful Britain: November 1995
The US press has been going ga-ga over the latest British pop sensation, Gene. Gene has been getting rave reviews across the country, both for their live shows and their debut CD, Olympian on A&M Records. Oh the night of October 13th the Zephyr Club played host to the polite English lads for their Salt
Comics About Lawyers and Monsters … Or You Might Ask,...
It snowed the week Batton Lash, writer and artist of Wolff & Byrd: Counselors of the Macabre (a comic about lawyers who represent the supernatural because even monsters need legal counsel), flew into Salt Lake City with his lovely wife and publisher, Jackie Estrada. They were on a mission to autograph books for comic fans
Gang Of Four
The seminal Gang Of Four released their new album Shrinkwrapped in September. This is the group’s first recording since 1991’s Mall. The Gang Of Four has reappeared, and the core songwriting duo lineup of guitarist Andy Gill and vocalist Jon King is intact. Curve’s Steve Monti pounded the skins, while Iggy Pop side man Phil
Records … November 1995
Like Pram the Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments came without a cover. They play abrasive old school punk which means you won’t hear this shit on the radio. … read more
More Records … November 1995
I can’t possibly continue to compare all these CDs to Green Day, some people like Green Day, I won’t be reaching these people… … read more
Marky Ramone: October 1995
An in-depth, exclusive 1995 interview with Marky Ramone, drummer of the Ramones. … read more
Soul Coughing
They have a different sound, a different outlook. Their most recognizable line from a song is “You take the ankles and I’ll take the wrists.” … read more
Record Reviews: September 1995
The SLUG September 1995 Record Reviews has a diverse array of tracks, including Jughead’s Revenge, Alice Donut, Fugazi, Leon Redbone, and so many more artists from 1995. … read more
Record Reviews: August 1995
It’s time for another massive record review, we’ve got hits from The Surfing Brides, The Nixons, Ape Hangers, and so many more. … read more
The Ramones: September 1995
The names of Joey, DeeDee, Johnny and Marky Ramone bring to mind the vision of Chuck Taylor Converse, washed out Levi’s, white T-shirts and black leather jackets. … read more
Concert Reviews: September 1995
Too much fun from a too good band no one in Salt Lake City caught on to, except for maybe Brian Staker, who wrote a concert preview for the event. … read more
