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Record Reviews: July 1991
I know, you’re all getting sick of me touting Jello’s virtues. Tough shit, since this is one you cannot miss! … read more
Record Reviews: June 1991
Dinosaur JR – Green Mind The first I heard of Dinosaur JR was their cover of The Cure’s “Just Like Heaven.” I thought Robert Smith had redone the song, making up for the mistake he’d done that first time. I was dead wrong. Now the band has left SST for a “major” and had a
Record Reviews: May 1991
Pale Saints prove that they can overcome any musical barriers or cliches and make songs laden with feeling and rich in emotion. … read more
Record Reviews: April 1991
What? Another Morrissey album? So soon? Yes, some will jump for joy, others will turn their heads and wretch. … read more
Notes From The Industrial Underground: April 1991
The band has become more dance-orientated since leaving 4AD but still retain their moody, angst-ridden style. … read more
Pompadour Industrial Underground Top 20 – April 1991
DJ Evil’s top 20 underground tracks from April of 1991, curated just for you, SLUG reader. … read more
Record Reviews: March 1991
Admittedly, I am in love with all of the Throwing Muses. This has been an anxiety laden, unrequited love affair since seeing them play live twice. … read more
Record Reviews: February 1991
The infamous Seattle sound has become the latest staple for egomaniacs. Readily accessible and limited in quantity, Sub Pop releases are every record collector’s wet dream. … read more
Record Reviews: December 1990
Burn ‘em again. If this is what they call up from the ashes, perhaps they should be set afire again. … read more
Record Reviews: November 1990
Sunshine and The Biffs – In Memory of Vinnie Vinyl Sunshine and The Biffs don’t write songs so much as they create tone poems. Although no two numbers here sound alike, there is a common thread. Reminiscent of very early Massacre Guys or the Pixies with a sense of humor. I also like the fact