October 1994 – Page 4 – Lollipop Magazine

60 Cycle Hum – Review

October 1, 1994

A less savvy They Might Be Giants, the novelty of Hum’s approach is just too “white” here.

Zuzu’s Petals – with Mercy Rule, Evelyn Swoons at T.T. the Bear’s – Review

October 1, 1994

They lacked the energy and attitude to be punk, and didn’t play well enough to be anything but.

Weezer – with Orbit at Local 186 – Review

October 1, 1994

Weezer’s live set is a brick wall of sound. Their songs detonate with big muff distortion. The straining barbershop harmony was flawlessly executed.

The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black – with Spore at The Rat – Review

October 1, 1994

A glam band of the sort rarely seen since the New York Dolls; a smorgasbord of outrageousness put to catchy, if not overly memorable, pre-punk rock.

Veruca Salt – at Local 186 – Review

October 1, 1994

All I can tell you is the cherub-like cuteness of the two frontpersons left me unprepared for the sonic onslaught they delivered to their eager masses.

Transition – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1994

Although they originate from the Bay Area, Transition professes not to fit into the San Fran thing musically, and are happy to be out and about.

The Vehicle Birth – at T.T. The Bear’s Place – Review

October 1, 1994

For a debut gig, the word seems to have gone out pretty fast. They were all fun teenage angst realized, and everyone enjoyed them as much as I did.

Standing on Earth – at Hard Rock Cafe – Review

October 1, 1994

The powerful rock/funk rhythm section and heavily chorused, chiming guitars are the perfect balance for the heartfelt vocals of singer/songwriter Don DiLego.

Spore – with The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black at The Rat – Review

October 1, 1994

The band seemed to be merely covering their songs rather than playing them. But Spore is STILL one of Boston’s finest, even at their worst.

Slughog – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1994

Twin bassists/vocalists up front screaming out in alternate turn, funhouse songs that slam, and a guitarist whose facial expressions are a show in themselves.