Lollipop Magazine

Samiam – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

November 1, 1994

Samiam is a classic live band, not as rough around the edges as most Cali punk, but fast and energetic. Recordings just don’t do the genre justice.

Bananafish – Review

November 1, 1994

Indulgent, funk-edged pop. Strong players, weak tunes.

Oasis – at Local 186 – Review

November 1, 1994

British rockers Oasis played to a full house. With their British Invasion/alternative/ punk sound, they got the droves frolicking like pagans during a ritual.

Avail – Dixie – Review

November 1, 1994

Longevity is a good thing and all, but imagine what would happen if these guys progressed?

Neurosis – with Spore and Green Magnet School at the Middle East Cafe – Review

November 1, 1994

It was LOUD. Lots of guitars, screamed vocals, and brutal percussion. At one point, both of the guitarists were beating the skins along with the drummer.

Little John – at the Causeway – Review

November 1, 1994

Little John’s lyrics and musicianship have improved with time and they seem to get tighter and more in tune with each other every time they play.

L7 – at Avalon – Review

November 1, 1994

L7 tapped into the ’70s and ’80s punk groove with their sound and attitude. They were the epitome of no-frills rock blasting basic, three chord shot-bursts.

Jawbox – with Brainiac at The Middle East Cafe – Review

November 1, 1994

They played a good, healthy set consisting of almost everything from For Your Own Special Sweetheart, and a few older tunes from Grippe and Novelty.

High Defiance – with Crown of Thorns, Supahead, Stompbox at The Rat – Review

November 1, 1994

Lots of hair and headbanging going on, but the drummer was really slammin’ and the guy scratching added a lot of tasteful tidbits to the songs.

GWAR – with Buzzov-en at The Strand – Review

November 1, 1994

Decked out in Road-Warrior-esque garb, GWAR drenched the Strand and its patrons in fake blood during a stellar show.