Lollipop Magazine

Spiritualized – with Siouxie and the Banshees at the Orpheum – Review

May 1, 1995

Spiritualized blasted into what they do best; erecting droning, repetitive, psychedelic sonic tapestries that are nothing short of transcendental.

The Joykiller – Review

May 1, 1995

The first few songs struck me as odd, but by the end, I’d grown to like the singer’s voice and really dug the piano accompaniment. A very cool punk record.

Slughog – with Chokebore, Cows at Local 186 – Review

May 1, 1995

One of Boston’s best bands. The last song was the most energetic, with Firestone kicking his guitar around the stage to the tune of two basses being mauled.

The Human League – Octopus – Review

May 1, 1995

Octopus sports a nice line in bachelor-pad futurist cheese meets melodic pop. In other words, it’s the Human League being the Human League.

Slash’s Snakepit – at Axis – Review

May 1, 1995

Slash’s and Gilby Clarke’s guitar playing complimented each other, and the percussion section sounded tight.

Skate or Die Hardcore Extravaganza – at Wareham Sports Arena – Review

May 1, 1995

Where’s the suburban hardcore fury of old? I’ve seen more vicious mashing at a Morrissey concert, for fuck’s sake!

Siouxsie and the Banshees – with Spiritualized at the Orpheum – Review

May 1, 1995

She still plays her ice queen geisha girl role expertly, and her stage mannerisms were captivating, except when they spilled over the side of ludicrousness.

Tad – Infrared Ridinghood – Interview

May 1, 1995

An interview with Tad Doyle

Sweetie – Kill, Baby, Kill – Review

May 1, 1995

The songs on Kill, Baby, Kill are a dreamy concoction of smooth pop and ragged samples. Slick keys or distorted-rantings, Sweetie skates comfortably along.

Our Lady Peace – with Lenny at the Middle East Cafe – Review

May 1, 1995

A very balanced band, the bassist jams just as well as the guitarist, the drummer keeps it just under a dull roar and the lead vocals are impassioned.