Year: 1996
Record Reviews by Billy Fish: July 1996
Thinking of Dayton, Ohio, most can only think of The Breeders. But wait! Who’s that on the horizon? Why, It’s the boffin boys of Brainiac, by gawd! … read more
Les Thugs
I think anyone with an open mind will embrace Les Thugs compositions, basically the French version of that hyperactive version of music, punk. … read more
Jawbox
These Jawbox people are smart. They are much smarter than me. The band is involved in the creative end and the business side. … read more
Triple Fast Action
A four piece band with loud abrasive guitars wrapped around rock pop hooks, dual leads and heavy melody lines. Yea, they sound just like everybody else… … read more
Stiff Sheet
Okay, so far, consistently good releases. The first track would be quite a push as a radio release, would be one of the few things on the air worth listening to. … read more
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This is the experimental pop/studio/muti-instrumental music I can really get into on a regular basis. This record comes out of left field to smack you in the head. … read more
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Never heard of ’em, but I must say this record is some pretty enjoyable stuff. Very sweetly melodic at the same time as they retain a somewhat experimental edge. … read more
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EN is one of the most innovative bands of the twentieth century. Their use of any materials to create new and unique sounds is to be complimented. … read more
Serial Killer of the Month: Andrei Chikatilo “The Red Ripper”
He was Andrei Chikatilo, Russia’s first and one of the world’s worst serial killers, nicknamed “The Red Ripper.” She was Larisa Tkachenco, his second victim. … read more
Written in Blood: Hard Music For a Hard World —...
I’m going to kill many birds with one stone in this review. Black Mark Productions scours the earth in search of the blackest of black metal. … read more
The Dirty Dozen
Welcome to my new column. Each month, I will clue you into the best 12 albums of the month as well as the worst album (unlucky 13). … read more
Serial Killer of the Month: Richard Speck
Richard Speck died one day shy of his 50th birthday on December 5th 1991; ordinarily that would have been the end of the story. … read more
