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CD Reviews: December 1996
I am truly spoiled! Two Alligator CDs in one month. Son Seals: June 20-22, Chicago, Illinois. Twelve songs that make you love music. … read more
Written in Blood: December 1996
Drive Like Hell is Speedball’s follow-up to their LP, Do Unto Others…Then Split. This Detroit based band chugs through this EP with their muscle car attitude. … read more
Here’s Some Xmas Music
Who knows how many versions of “Blue Christmas” are available this Christmas season? Mary Margaret O’Hara has released the definitive one. … read more
Here’s Some Local Music
I wonder how many locals have picked up the Mother Earth and Cold Blood reissues? How many have listened to a Fanny record? How many even remember those bands? … read more
Record Reviews
Full of lush ambient soundscapes, this record is a throwback to the early 4AD days. Although the music is reminiscent of This Mortal Coil, it’s not a rip-off. … read more
Tool
After their record Ænima was released, I spoke with Tool’s singer Maynard James Keenan. He’s one of my favorite vocalists. He’s NOT one of my favorite interviews. … read more
Stuck Mojo
A week after October’s issue of SLUG came out, I got a call from Struck Mojo’s guitarist, Rich Ward. Surprise, after I scolded the band in the last issue. … read more
Serial Killer of the Month – Richard Chase “The Sacramento...
On a Monday in 1978, a pregnant 22-year-old newlywed Teresa Wallin was home, taking the day to catch up on chores. A tall man stepped into her front room. … read more
Chrome Cranks
The Chrome Cranks are a “garage-blues” band. I hesitate to use the term in SLUG, but that is what the Chrome Cranks are. … read more
CD Reviews: November 1996
In a nutshell: Local Portland band makes good with a review in a Salt Lake publication. Hard rocking grunge-metal concentrating on the fatter strings of the guitar. … read more
Record Reviews: November 1996
Coming off like a group of silly and fresh youngsters, Discount is the sound that will be growing in leaps and bounds soon in the indie scene everywhere. … read more
Syd Straw
Syd Straw’s latest album, her second as a solo artist, was released several months ago. Syd Straw also loves the name SLUG for a paper. … read more
