SLUG Magazine (December 1996)

Kristen Barry

I know, I know. Chris Bellow is playing on her album. The Presidents Of The United States of America aren't hip anymore. Since I was into the band when they recorded for Popllama their new found megastar status doesn't bother me.

Since I had listened to Kristen Barry before the radio began playing "Created" her status as a rising star doesn't bother me either. Since I've actually met her and spent some time on the phone with her, I know that the songs aren't manufactured "product" released in the attempt to emulate Alanis Morrisette. I also know that the publicity photo is not retouched for maximum beauty. Kristen Barry looks just like her picture.

When she arrives with her band that radio song will be a bit harder and the remainder of the album, when played live, will absolutely rock. Be prepared to join the X-96 crowd and their accompanying moo's and baa's on December 8 at Spanky's.