Lollipop Magazine

Mediacrity! – Column

May 1, 1995

Any truly smart shut-in could tell you that talk shows are a source of serious, responsible journalism that makes the Ted Koppels look like fluff-mongers.

Forbidden – with Anal Cunt at Babyhead – Review

May 1, 1995

Their set was upfront yet unmemorable, then again they really threw themselves on us. Their song, “Rape,” made the crowd actually move.

Youth Brigade – with Weston, Doc Hopper at the Middle East Cafe – Review

May 1, 1995

Youth Brigade have shown that bitchin’ music can stand the test of time and rock harder, and be more meaningfully, than most of the new punk that is out now.

Weston – with Youth Brigade, Doc Hopper at the Middle East Cafe – Review

May 1, 1995

This Pennsylvania quartet ripped through their set with amazing intensity while still staying melodic and cool. Catch this band live, as many times as you can.

These Animal Men – Come On, Join The High Society – Review

May 1, 1995

These Animal Men are closer to Carter U.S.M. than the rest of the wankers. They have infectiously dippy songs with upbeat tempos that might almost be pop-punk.

Archers of Loaf – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

May 1, 1995

On the surface, they’re loud, rough, scratchy and disorganized; but they maintain a solid tunefulness, sincerity, and post-adolescent angst underneath.

The Pods – Where I’m Calling From – Review

May 1, 1995

Fronted by ex-Lemonhead Ben Deily, this three-piece kept the pop sensibility that made the Lemonheads famous.

The Mother Hips – Back to the Grotto – Review

May 1, 1995

A Northern California quartet that pulls off an intelligent blend of retro-psychedelia and rough-hewn harmonies recorded on a CD that sounds warm and analog.

The Maggies – Experimental Cinema – Review

May 1, 1995

The most promising tune is “Solid Yellow Zero.” Other songs that are poppy with potential are “Star On Wheels” and “Wrong.”

Strife – at the Rat – Review

May 1, 1995

Strife is hardcore, through and through. Straight-edged, non-metal, all angst, all positive. You best be straight-edge if you expect to keep up with them.