Lollipop Magazine

Maggi, Pierce and E.J. – Review

September 1, 1995

Rootsy pop, towards the Jayhawks end of the spectrum. Major bonus points for the vocal arrangement and organ in “Always Say Goodbye.”

Kid With Man Head – Mr. Potatoe Head Chainsaw Massacre – Review

September 1, 1995

It’s loud, and it’s got a heavy groove. When you first put it on, you may think it’s forgettable. But they get to you, snaring your attention repeatedly.

John Monopoly – Head Shaking Timer in the Heart of the Strategy – Review

September 1, 1995

Johnathan Comey’s distinctive vocals teeter between mellow croon and outrage. Rick Hiller on bass and Steve Thomas on drums, never ceases to amaze.

Integrity – Systems Overload – Review

September 1, 1995

It’s fast and aggressive hardcore that will pump you up to empty the dishwasher. Socially conscious lyrics with no sugar coating.

Skunk Anansie – Paranoid & Sunburnt – Review

September 1, 1995

Skunk Anansie is compelling and hits hard. They play rock, angry and heavy, with gospel-ish, bluesy, fuck-you vocals.

Hot Damn! – High Heels Slut – Review

September 1, 1995

Raw & nasty punk cumming straight from the garage. Zebra (ex-Butt Trumpet), Kristina, Bob Lee (Clawhammer), and Allen Clark (ex-Lazy Cowgirls).

HFL – “The Way It Is” / “I’m Dying Inside” – Review

September 1, 1995

“I’m Dying Inside” stands out as the killer track with its vicious hardcore punk attack that packs a punch and is ready to explode.

Heavens to Murgatroid – Cyclop Pop – Review

September 1, 1995

It’s fun, happy… kinda like a beefed-up Partridge Family. Heavens To Murgatroid has cornered the power pop style, and now wears coats made from its pelt.

Gumshoe – Review

September 1, 1995

Easily digestible poop. Pop, that is. If you’ve ever heard Matthew Sweet, you know what this band sounds like. Pussies.

God Lives Underwater – Empty – Review

September 1, 1995

Grunge Macintosh? Mike Patton vocals, good distortion, effective electronic effects.