July 1995 – Page 12 – Lollipop Magazine

The Stuffings – Tell Us The Dollar Amount – Review

July 1, 1995

Take Sonic Death, or any of the ’80s NYC no wave bands, and thin it out. Then add hash oil-soaked vocals and drop acid during production. I really dig this one.

International Hoodwink – The Smoothies and International Hoodwink – Play Their Respective Hits – Review

July 1, 1995

International Hoodwink flail noisily and scream angrily. Not really my style, but good.

The Shoes – Fret Buzz – Review

July 1, 1995

This album doesn’t even deserve a good insult. The guitars were mixed well. The record’s about as exciting and eventful as a trip to the refrigerator.

Bananocide – Express Your Overdose – Review

July 1, 1995

Well produced, metallish. Turns into Pearl Jam after a few songs. If you like it, get it.

The Lucky Charms – Toast – Review

July 1, 1995

A strange neo-acoustic take on ’90s psychedelia. Pull out the bong in order to take off the smarmy edge and settle your stomach.

Austen’s Dead – Vomit – Review

July 1, 1995

Angry, ugly, loud. I like their aggressive stance, but their recording needs serious work.

The Invalids – Punker Than Me – Review

July 1, 1995

Again, very Screeching Weasel-esque. Fast and furious, with whoa-whoa harmonies and songs about how stupid people are.

Anal Solvent – “Dung Slinga” / “Van Allen Belts” – Review

July 1, 1995

Great name and packaging. Shit-brown vinyl with clear production. Slacker rap littered with samples. Title track is gruff and funky, B side is groovy.

The Good Life – Three Songs – Review

July 1, 1995

The lyrics are tight. The guitars are creepy, the drums wander around the set, and the solo rips in a classic rock/Black Crowes festival of music.

American Standard – Piss & Vinegar – Review

July 1, 1995

Solid, guitar-driven 1995 rock. It has knowledge of hardcore, punk and classic rock. It has a style that keeps you interested and nodding to the beat.