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Concert Previews: August 1996
Most metal bands disappeared into hibernation during the first part of the ‘90s. Many have returned over the last two years with new albums and tours. … read more
The Stiff Sheet: August 1996
Wow! This is one tough album! Political as ever, and slapping the conservatives and screwheads around with a volley of lyrical punches … read more
Warped Tour ’96
Don’t too many of you go, I’d hate to see United Concerts make any money on this year’s Warped Tour. … read more
The Stiff Sheet: July 1996
The soul savior album of 1996? Absolutely. This record will sail over your head like a Dennis Miller joke in the Mormon Temple. … read more
Serial Killer of the Month: Charles Whitman…All American
Charles was a good boy. He was an average kind of American nice guy, really. Which is probably why he isn’t technically a serial killer. He is a mass murderer. … read more
Loose
Loose is the word for Utah natives James Shook, Dale Rowley, and Patrick Robinson. Loose is their ability to create music that will speak for each other. … read more
Record Reviews: July 1996
A lot of people go on and on about how great the local music scene is, but I don’t see a corresponding increase in print coverage. … read more
Record Reviews: July 1996
Gruntruck is at it again, this time with their own record label, Betty Records. Shot-Illusion-New God is an EP of 3 songs, thus the title. … read more
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
Record Reviews
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
