287:"These sounds may not be that fresh but at least there isn't anything truly rotten on this compilation either. Most of these bands, as usual, look to folk-rock and psychedelia for inspiration, but often with original results. There are too many groups and songs here to go into individually, and many of them blur into each other, sound-wise, but all in all this is a decent collection. Strangely, an early Talking Heads-type rhythm is utilized by most of these combo. No complaints, though." (Jordan Oakes, Jet Lag magazine, 1986)
277:"This sampler resents diverse sounds from some familiar (MICRONOTZ, BUM KON, IGUANAS) and mostly relatively unknown bands. While side one is composed of adequate alternative pop tracks, the flip really lets loose with hard-edged punky tunes spanning most of the punk/HC spectrum. Interesting comp--and worth your attention." (Steve Spinali,
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259:"A fascinating tour of a wide-open rock & roll prairie, and value for money to boot - sixteen just out-of-the-garage bandsand close to an hour of music. There's more to Lawrence, Kansas than William Burroughs." (
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