Almighty ShuHorn, Private Hearing, 1991
A modest, four-song demo of affable indie-pop by a good friend of mine from back in the day.
The Conquistadors, Conq-a-Schön Demo, 1997
“If the Conquistadors were a cartoon they’d be the Itchy and Scratchy Show. Both are manic yet sublime.”
Torpedos, Stump, 1994
A successor to 1991’s solid Running With Scissors, Stump is a killer cassette of top-notch garage-rock!
Ghetto Blaster, Eras Of Rock, 1995
Swinging, snarling, smirking — always smirking — squalling, punishing and funny, stinking of beer and Carolina tobacco, Eras Of Rock is a ’90s indie-rock gem!
Motel Matches, S/T, 1995
“..smart, hyperactive pop with a cynical twist.”
My original review didn’t pick up on the significant metal influences here.
Enemies In The Grass, S/T, 1989
One of the oldest demo tapes in my collection is also one of my favorites! Jangle-pop aficionados will absolutely adore it!
Hebephrenic, Hide, 1999
Twenty-five years after its release — and despite an attention-challenging 90-minute program — the glum and lysergic, techno-slacker vibe of Hide is still a rewarding listen.
The Stuffings, I Strangle People & Macro Metal, 1995
Both of these insane recordings are available on Bandcamp, along with 50+ more, all of which are probably unlistenable!
Big Top, Textbook For The T.V. Generation, 1996
A short-lived band from Houston made this fun tape, punky & noisy.
Quiet Earth, S/T, 1994
Ed Slack once mailed me the skull of a rattlesnake, painted in red nail polish with wood screws in the eye sockets, that had almost killed his dog. I enjoyed that!