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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
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
The Stiff Sheet … November 1995
The Stiff Sheet from November 1995 has reviews of popular albums by the SLUG team. … read more
Written In Blood: Hard Music for a Hard World
Channel Zero Unsafe Metal Blade Some of the most unlikely places spawn some of the best music. The latest case being that of Belgium’s Channel Zero. The band formed in Brussels in 1990, have released two albums overseas, and have finally had the chance to bring their unique style of metal to the United States.
Waterdog Interview: November 1995
WD: Hello. SLUG: Hello. WD: How’s it going? SLUG: Pretty good, who is this? WD: This is Terry. SLUG: Terry from Waterdog? WD: Yeah, and Bill‘s here. SLUG: Do both of you play Rickenbackers, both guitar players? WD: No none of us do. Our bass player plays a Rickenbacker. SLUG: Oh, because the… WD: Yeah,
Truly Interview: November 1995
Truly likes to leave a unique impression on their listeners. “We want to give them something different, [something] that they can’t get from any other band,” vocalist Robert Roth said. For the Salt Lake audience at DV8 on October 3, they may have left a lasting impression. After only a few minutes into their set,
The Tragically Hip: November 1995
The interview with the Tragically Hip was done for one reason: to gain free access to the Page and Plant show at the Delta Center. As is more often the case than otherwise, the guest list at the Delta Center was missing a few names. The next time there is a show at the Delta
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
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
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
Marky Ramone: October 1995
An in-depth, exclusive 1995 interview with Marky Ramone, drummer of the Ramones. … 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
