Music Review

Magic Dirt (1996)

Magic Dirt
Reviewed by Steven Mirkin | Feb 23, 1996
EW's GRADE
B-

Details Lead Performance: Magic Dirt; Genre: Rock

With their angry, squalling guitars, overdriven rhythms, and singer Adalita's knowing, petulant growl, this Geelong, Australia, quartet make a mighty noise — equal to anything heard on Sonic Youth's last few albums. With the exception of two tracks on Magic Dirt, ''Redhead'' (previously released as a single) and ''Ice,'' they have not harnessed any of their formidable talents into real songs. An intriguing debut. B-

Originally posted Feb 23, 1996 Published in issue #315-316 Feb 23, 1996 Order article reprints

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