The Amatures
Untitled release
Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt
Now that ska has officially been a trend (who makes these things "official," anyway?), there are many more ska bands popping up everywhere. This is one of a handful of young ska bands that have come across our desk. While the vocals are mixed kinda flat and the horns sound kinda weird in "John's Song," (I never did like clarinets!) . . . that being said, the creativity and fun infused into the songs help keep the band listenable. I think they've got potential. But, you be the judge. They have a cut on this issue's Hard Music Sampler CD. Interesting lyrics in the song "Marilyn Manson." For ordering info, write: 1755 SW Putnam Dr, Oak Harbor WA 98277
Also in HM Magazine #76
Scott Laird — Simple GiftsJagged Doctrine — I Wear the MaskLarry Norman / Beam — Shouting In The Storm (Flevo 2)Various Artists — The Swing SetVarious Artists — Machines in the GardenHuntingtons — The Good, the Bad and the UglyB.I.G. — Brothers In GodKekal — Beyond The Glimpse Of DreamsBallydowse — The Land, the Bread, and the PeopleBob Smiley — Bob, Out of Mind