Lollipop Magazine

Catherine Wheel – Happy Days – Review

July 1, 1995

Gone are the gray old days of shoegazer pop; say hello to ballsy, impassioned, not-too-self-absorbed, straight-ahead rock.

Sarah Good Erotic Fashion Show – Review

July 1, 1995

I was chosen to go see Klover at Bill’s Bar. The real reason I’m here is because of an “erotic fashion show” by Sarah Good, a dressmaker/store owner in RI.

Carbon 14 – Down – Review

July 1, 1995

Of the few bands I’ve heard from Portland, all seem to be thoughtful, introspective, and interested in making heartfelt music.

Wat Tyler – I Wanna Be Billie Joe – Review

July 1, 1995

Five, um, songs recorded for fun in a weekend. In the continuing tale of the little people, the witch, and the wizard; they all make friends and have an orgy.

Viola Peacock – This Way To The Alley Where They Eat Your Heart – Review

July 1, 1995

There’s a whole lotta chiming, layered guitars, echo-drenched swirling atmospheres, and a flair for theatrical vocals.

Brian Stevens – “The Piper” / “Zasu Pitts” – Review

July 1, 1995

He loves the Beatles. Remember Jellyfish? Sorta like them. Well-crafted songs, destined to be hits – 20 years ago.

Riverdales – with The Queers at the Rat – Review

July 1, 1995

Riverdales keep it simple: No excessive harmonies, no tricky time changes, and few variations in tempo, key, and beat. Yet the songs are instantly catchy.

Vinyl – Victoria’s Hard Top – Review

July 1, 1995

Typical Boston rock. I can’t get excited about it, but I’m sure a lot of people will like it.

Bob – Talks From The House Of The Wholly Babble – Review

July 1, 1995

Fascinating light funk touches (must be the Rhodes keyboard) throughout. A splash of ska and a happy vibe wafts out of the speakers. A stench of nostalgia too.

Unwound – The Future of What – Review

July 1, 1995

A monstrously depressing record. The noise punk itself will make your dog or cat leave the room, and your parents/roommates will dial your therapist.