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V/A – In Our Lifetime Vol. 3: The Revenge of Boston
reviewed by Jackson Ellis

V/A – In Our Lifetime Vol. 3: The Revenge of Boston

Originally published in Verbicide issue #7 Hey, I bet you can’t figure out what this comp is all about. It’s about Boston bands and Boston [...]

THE USED – S/T
reviewed by Jackson Ellis

THE USED – S/T

Originally published in Verbicide issue #7 I was shocked when I heard The Used, because how could a band that sounds so much like Glassjaw [...]

NEVA DINOVA – S/T
reviewed by Jackson Ellis

NEVA DINOVA – S/T

Originally published in Verbicide issue #7 Crank! sent two records to Verbicide for review, and I’m glad I hung onto both. (The other, in case [...]

MEWITHOUTYOU – [A-->B] Life
reviewed by Heather Weil

MEWITHOUTYOU – [A-->B] Life

Originally published in Verbicide issue #7 Hardcore and Jesus is like oil and water. This band would be pretty awesome if it weren’t for the [...]

DROPKICK MURPHYS – Live On St. Patrick’s Day
reviewed by Jackson Ellis

DROPKICK MURPHYS – Live On St. Patrick’s Day

Originally published in Verbicide issue #7 On March 15, 16, and 17 of 2002, Dropkick played three separate shows at the Avalon Ballroom in Boston [...]

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL – Summers Kiss
reviewed by Jackson Ellis

DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL – Summers Kiss

Originally published in Verbicide issue #6 I received this EP the day before that DC Unplugged concert was to air on MTV2, so I’ve been [...]

UNSUNG ZEROS – Fading Out
reviewed by Michelle Zoppo

UNSUNG ZEROS – Fading Out

Originally published in Verbicide issue #6 Claiming a broad and diverse fan base, this band fresh out of boy band-famous Orlando seems to have packaged [...]

CONFLICT – Now You’ve Put Your Foot In It
reviewed by Jackson Ellis

CONFLICT – Now You’ve Put Your Foot In It

Originally published in Verbicide issue #5 A short note on G-K letterhead accompanied this CDEP says that only a limited number of zines received this [...]

THE GAMITS – A Small Price to Pay
reviewed by Heather Weil

THE GAMITS – A Small Price to Pay

Originally published in Verbicide issue #5 Okay, so the distributor sheet starts by mentioning two things I like to hear: metal and the Beach Boys.  [...]

FUGAZI – Furniture
reviewed by Jackson Ellis

FUGAZI – Furniture

Originally published in Verbicide issue #5 There isn’t enough that I could say about how much I love or appreciate Fugazi.  We all know how [...]

FUGAZI – The Argument
reviewed by Douglas Novielli

FUGAZI – The Argument

Originally published in Verbicide issue #5 Fugazi’s most recent release is typical of the band, exciting and unique.  The classic sound is immersed in the [...]

CIRCLE JERKS – Group Sex
reviewed by Jackson Ellis

CIRCLE JERKS – Group Sex

Originally published in Verbicide issue #5 Now, I’m not apt to review a 22-year-old record released the same year I was born — so I [...]

CAFFEINE ADDICTION – S/T
reviewed by Douglas Novielli

CAFFEINE ADDICTION – S/T

Originally published in Verbicide issue #5 Here’s another band to sprout out of southern New Hampshire.  This time it’s self-produced, self-distributed, suburban rock that sounds [...]

BRANDTSON – Dial in Sounds
reviewed by Douglas Novielli

BRANDTSON – Dial in Sounds

Originally published in Verbicide issue #5 This album is at its best when the band slows down and lets the melodic riffs come through. The [...]

BRAND NEW – Your Favorite Weapon
reviewed by Douglas Novielli

BRAND NEW – Your Favorite Weapon

Originally published in Verbicide issue #5 Here’s a straightforward rock album.  The press release calls it catchy pop rock, and that’s the best description of [...]