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The rumor is that a loan shark financed the recording. All supporters of local music had better buy a copy unless they wanted to see the Pijamas unable to play due to broken fingers. … read more
The Year in Rock
So another year ends, and what do we have to show for it? There were some great albums released, and here are my faves, in no particular order. … read more
Serial Killer of the Month: Ed Gein
Sicker than most, Ed had some strange hobbies which included digging up women’s bodies, and taking them home to dissect them. … read more
Record Reviews: December 1995
I once worked with a night baker who would get in a manic phase, stop taking his Prozac, and start up with crack. I think he committed suicide. This is the kind of music he listened to. … read more
Poe!
Music is very much a team sport, so I’d much rather be co-writing with some talented musicians in a room than sitting by myself doing it. … read more
Joan Armatrading
You know, as you say, people heard my voice and really liked my voice. They heard my voice, I was the singer. But for me I was always the songwriter. … read more
Feature Band: HAZE
HAZE is the lead singer for the band which bears her name, and after many times asking her real name, I gave up … it didn’t matter. … read more
The Pinch
For the hoards of you out there hungering for fresh local music, The Pinch offers the talent and enthusiasm to satisfy. These guys are talented, focused and can’t be bothered with a whole lot of silliness. … read more
Feature Band: Ruth Ruth
No need to RSVP — they’re uninvited! NYC’s punk-pop trio Ruth Ruth has anchored itself into the swiftly running waters of alternative with its first single “Uninvited” off their debut LP, Laughing Gallery. … read more
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
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
