Married Punks #4: Want Review

Originally appeared in Married Punks #4, published in 1995. Review appears as it was published.

Want #2

A good issue with the same pages-stapled-together effect of the last one. This has got some columns, thoughts on sexuality and other things, and a spattering of reviews. The essay on drugs was too much; giving patients the wrong medicine so you can have your morphine fix is not too cool. The guy who wrote it, Jerry Duke, deserves to be slapped around if this was true.

Married Punks #4: Vigilance Freezine Review

Originally appeared in Married Punks #4, which came out in 1995 (roughly). This is transcribed as it first appeared.


Vigilance Freezine #4/Moo Cow #14

This issue of Vigilance starts out good with a banner reading "Alternative is A Fashion/Punk is a Community." Great line. (Redding should take note.) Then we get reviews and columns. This is the strong suit in this issue; the columns. XLittle BoyX, a Sxe'r (duh!), has a killer column about being stabbed with a hypodermic needle at a Ministry show. He gets injected with heroin, and some of the junkie's blood. You have to read the rest to find out about his trips to the hospital. The other columns are good too, but this, and the column on scene dependancy, take the cake. On the Moo Cow side there are some good reviews and a good column on selling out in the punk scene. This is definitely better than the last issue.

Married Punks #4: Vigilance Freezine Review

Originally published in Married Punks #4, which came out in 1995 (most likely). This is transcribed as it originally published.


Vigilance Freezine #3 Moo Cow #13

This split, newsprint 'zine is okay. On the Vigilance side there's a column on abortion and the futility of the terms used to deal with it. There's also some show listings. Fairly plain. The Moo Cow end has a great essay on moving and being scared. Great article! There's also a good deal of reviews and photos. Both 'zines also do a distro with fairly cheap prices, which that alone could be worth the stamp.

Married Punks #4: Vague Review

Originally appeared in issue #4 of Married Punks, published in 1995. Transcribed as it originally appeared.

Vague #2

Vague, in the same style as Want 'zine, staples in all the pages to make them double sided. This is also the blue issue so every page is hand painted blue. Inside is a recipe for egg salad, Mark's promise of what he'll do if elected president, some stories and poems. My only complaint is that some parts are extremely hard to read. Otherwise, this is a fine, not-so-typical 'zine to get a hold of.

Married Punks #4: U-Direct Review

This review originally appeared sometime in 1995 in Married Punks #4. Transcribed as it first appeared.

U-Direct #2 & 3

U-Direct is a 'zine that covers the underground presses. While it is by no means the definitive guide, it is fairly thorough in its coverage of underground fiction and poetry. This combination of two issues has info on the Underground Press Conference, columns on artistic freedoms, etc., reviews and ads. I would recommend this if you're reading needs go beyond punk 'zines and mainstream fiction.

Married Punks #4: Redding Agitator #4 Review

Originally published (apparently) in 1995. This review, which is transcribed as it was published, appeared in issue four of Married Punks.


Redding Agitator #4

Shit ... the last issue, and also the best one yet. This goodbye issue is leaving on a good note at least. This has the usual Christian conspiracies, a truly inspired piece about the similiarities between patriots and gangstas, the unmasking of Devy Kidd and plenty more. So now one of Redding's 'zines is gone. I bet you don't even care ...

Married Punks #4: Q-Bert #1 Review

Originally appeared in Married Punks #4, which was most likely published in 1995. Transcribed as it appeared.


Q-Bert #1

What a great 'zine! This is Matt Thomas' first effort, and according to him he's a "snot-nosed 10th grader"! This has got rants on freedom, disassembling high school, poetry, and reviews. I see great things from this 'zine and I hope to see further issues. It's people like Matt that keep the anarchist spirit alive!

Married Punks #4: No Longer a Fan 'Zine #6 Review

Originally published in (most likely) 1995, this review appears as it originally was published in Married Punks #4.


No Longer a Fan 'Zine #6

This issue is one hundred times better than the last issues, and it's more interesting, too. This one has a bit on drug legalization from a straight point of view (I share his views on this one), a Dayton tour diary (edited to protect the guilty, I'm sure), Eggplant Tour diary 2 (I'm getting sick of the Taco Bell idolization. That place sucks!), great photos, mail (not the "hate" variety though) and so on. Pick it up, read it, and catch the editor's interview on Dateline.

Married Punks #4: Lethal Injections Vol. 2 #9 Review

Originally appeared in issue four of Married Punks, most likely published in 1995. Transcribed as it appeared.


Lethal Injections Vol. 2 #9

A little catalog type thing that tells you what's up with the bands on their label, Lethal Records. The stuff they carry is supposed to have that Orange County punk sound, but I wouldn't know because they didn't send anything to listen to. I'd only get this if you like that type of music and need to order something from them.

Married Punks #4: Global Mail Review

Originally published in issue four of Married Punks, which was most likely published in 1995. It appears as published.

Global Mail #10

This is a network of listings that includes everything from Boycotts to Mall Art. While it looks thin at first, once you open it you will be surprised to find thousands of listings. I compare this to Book Your Own Fuckin' Life, only more varied. If you live through your mail then this is definitely worth your money.

Married Punks #4: Boon*Doogle Review

Originally appeared in Married Punks #4, which was published in 1995. Transcribed as it originally appeared.

Boon*Doogle #1

Another 'zine from Redding! This 'zine, done by a girl who wants hate mail, is a decent first effort. The meat of it is the UFO articles, and a woman who has had an encounter. There is also a little essay on religion that doesn't want to preach about the subject. The editor is asking for review material so I imagine we'll be seeing reviews in future issues. Check it out for a little more of that Redding culture.

Marrried Punks #4: Bonds of Friendship Review

This review, transcribed as it originally appeared, was published in Married Punks #4, which came out in 1995.

Bonds of Friendship #7

I can't say enough good things about this! There's a great, non-cliched interview with Scott of Neurosis, but that's not what makes this 'zine required reading. The travel log of Joris' trip through the mid-east is incredible! The absolute best tour diary ever! You'll read this and look back on your trips and say, "Shit, I'm lucky." You hate taking the bus? Read about the bus that Joris and fellow passengers had to push start every time it stopped. You think you've pulled some illegal actions? Try bribing border patrols. You've seen violence? Joris was in a bus attacked by terrorists (could've been the army or police though) who shot it up with machine guns! Read about a dead baby being eaten by a dog, burning bodies, being followed by lepers, Monkey Temple, and much more. It doesn't get any more insane than this. He's done more in three months than most people do in a lifetime. Cometbus, look out ...

Married Punks #4: Bizarre Review

This originally appeared in Married Punks #4, published (most likely) in 1995. The review is transcribed as it originally appeared.

Bizarre #1

What a great looking magazine! Slick, full color cover and plenty of clear, black and white photos inside. Good articles on bizarre (duh!) things including Westgate (death museum in New Orleans -- I went there and enjoyed it immensely), George Higham (sculptor), roadkill art, tattoos, cannibalism, cool classifieds and more. Don't let the price throw you. If you really like this stuff you will want this.

Married Punks #4: Annoyance Review

This originally appeared in Married Punks#4, which came out around 1995. It is transcribed as it originally appeared. For those who don't know, Annoyance was a 'zine.

Annoyance #8

This 'zine is always a favorite of mine to read. Always interesting, and the guy who does it (Anthony) seems like one of those guys who is just plain nice. He'd show you around town; that kind of nice. Anyway, this 'zine has a J Church interview which is whimsical, Migraine Boy comic strips and reviews. Of course, there's more! I especially liked the straight-edge article. We've all been lumped in with the alcoholics/druggies at one point (happens to me way too much), so I understand. Geekcore foreva!

Married Punks #4: Total Chaos "Patriotic Shock" Review

Transcribed as it originally appeared in Married Punks#4, which most likely was published in 1995.

Total Chaos Patriotic Shock cassette

This is a new favorite of mine. Hard punk that has more in common with the Exploited than it does with Bad Religion. The tape opens with a sample of a Parliament hearing I believe, that can also be found on the Sex Pistols' Pirates of Destiny. Then it launches in with punk rawk the way it should be played, tackling all the important issues in their lyrics backed with fast guitars and snarling vocals. Fuck yeah! Let's go back to the early '80s!

Married Punks #4: Think of Three/James D. Harvey Review

Originally published in Married Punks #4, which came out (most likely) in 1995. Transcribed here as it originally appeared.

Think of Three Personalities/James D. Harvey split tape

This split tape is decent enough. Think of Three has that alternative rock feel to it. It is one step below Live on the hardness scale. It's not bad, nor is it earth-shattering. The James D. Harvey (he's also in Think of Three) side rocks a bit harder, and is my choice for the better of the two sides. Not a must have release, but it does garner the "listen to more than once" status.

Married Punks #4: Suck 7" Review

This came out around 1995 in issue four of Married Punks. I'd put some more Film Threat stuff up, but the site is down. This review is transcribed as it appeared.

Suck 7"

This five song 7" is what people are coming to expect from Northeast bands. Slow downs and speed up parts, warbling vocals. A very likable recording. The drawing of the punk girl on the cover holding a gun gets a thumbs up from me. I listened to this while reading the Adult Video Guide which really set the mood.

Married Punks #4: SNFU The One Voted Most Likely to Succeed CD Review

Originally published in the fourth issue of Married Punks (1995?). The review is transcribed as it appeared.


SNFU The One Voted Most Likely to Succeed

SNFU have been around for about 11 years (counting the break they took) and I never listened to them before this release. this is nice to listen to; enjoyable enough, but it lacks a certain punch to it. It's solid enough both lyrically (nothing too serious) and musically, but still doesn't grab me. Let me put it this way -- I like this enough to keep it, but not enough to seek out any of their older stuff. My favorite song on this disc is "Lovely Little Frankenstein." My guess is that this song will be the one played most and requested the most at their shows.

Married Punks #4: RKL Riches to Rags CD Review

Originally appeared in Married Punks #4, which originally came out in 1995 from what I can figure. The review is transcribed as it originally appears. And no, I still don't like the band.

RKL Riches to Rags CD

I never got into RKL too much. They were usually "just okay." This, however, is a definite improvement over their earlier releases. It doesn't irritate me as much. The first song, "We're Back, We're Pissed," gives a fairly good indication of what's going on here. It's not an "angry" CD, but it has its moments. "H.P.C." is probably my favorite track on here just because it is so true. RKL fans will love this and I bet they even get a whole bunch of new fans.

Married Punks #4: The Joykiller CD Review

Originally published in 1995(?) in issue four of Married Punks. Transcribed as it appeared, this review is from the label Epitaph's heyday.

The Joykiller

Garage punk rock-n-roll! I've never even heard of these guys, and that's a shame. Great music that doesn't have that normal Epitaph type style to it. The opening song, "Love You More Dead," is classic. Lots of songs about love gone wrong. If your relationship is on the rocks and you're bitter, you'll want to pop this on. Even if your love life is great, you'll still dig this.