Lollipop Magazine

Women of Sodom – “The Doctor Song” – Review

May 1, 1995

Dumping way more energy and perfection into the music, the former Women of the SS now have tunes to back up their notorious live shows.

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

May 1, 1995

Playing melodic punk reminiscent of NOFX, only not as fast, they had their moments and, in time, their brand of punk madness will surely win the world over.

Dirt Merchants – at The Loud Music Festival – Review

May 1, 1995

Another female-fueled outfit, Dirt Merchants, continued the loud theme at Pearl Street, adding some brooding vocals by singer/guitarist Maria Christopher.

Warrant – Ultraphobic – Review

May 1, 1995

While keeping some of their hair-rock material for the old fans to chew on, much of the material is heavier than people might accredit the Cherry Pie boyz.

Via Satellite – “Phantom Booster” – Review

May 1, 1995

Space age vibe (read: Early ’80s new wave) meets modern indie rock. Laid back but fairly powerful. Good female vocals.

The Basketball Diaries – Review

May 1, 1995

It features Pearl Jam and Soundgarden and a bunch of other bands that today’s tattooed, pierced “youth culture” victims will lap up like good consumers.

Stage Diving To The Oldies – Review

May 1, 1995

Stage Diving to the Oldies is intended to conjure up such wistful memories in aging punks. All things considered, it does a pretty good job.

Somewhere Between Heaven & Xanax – Review

May 1, 1995

There’s gold on this compilation, and it is hoped, by this reviewer, that at least a few of these bands (especially Incinerator) release full-length offerings.

General Public – Rub It Better – Review

May 1, 1995

Ex-pats of the English Beat pretty much picks up where they left off (slick, Westernized reggae/steel drum stuff) with a little Stone Roses thrown in.

Forbidden – Distortion – Review

May 1, 1995

With a decade of brutal, yet complex, metal beneath their belts, Forbidden returns to crush bone once again.