Symphorce "Phorceful Ahead" (Metal Blade) First, the band's name. It's a combination of the words "symphony" and "force." With this…
System of a Down "Steal This Album!" (American Recordings / Columbia Records) This particular release was planned for the future,…
Taproot "Welcome" (Atlantic) Widely seen as Taproot's "sellout" album, "Welcome" seldom strays from the repetitive slow-fast, sway-jump Staindish moan and…
SpeechWerks "The Journey" (Illfold Inc.) SpeechWerks needs some speech work. The entire album is one beat broken into 17 pieces.…
SR-71 "Tomorrow" (RCA Records) Over-produced, unnecessarily-popular and thoroughly lacking in originality, SR-71's second effort, "Tomorrow", is even worse than their…
Various Artists "SRH: Spaded, Jaded and Faded" (Suburban Noize Records) This record has something for everyone. Each segment of the…
Starflyer 59 "Can't Stop Eating EP" (Tooth & Nail Records) If I couldn't stop eating I'd want nothing but cheeseburgers.…
Subb "Daylight Saving" (Stomp Records) This band is totally a Midtown clone, and that's a compliment. Musically, like Midtown, they're…
Various Artists "Sucking the 70's" (Small Stone Records) Small Stone records corralled 35 bands from six countries to deliver this…
Superdrag "Last Call for Vitriol" (Arena Rock Recording Company) Superdrag is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They have been…