Lollipop Magazine

No Knife – Drunk on the Moon – Review

October 1, 1995

They move their music through multiple rhythm changes and dangerous mood swings. Background music for a zero-gravity stroll on the crater’s edge.

The Tea Party – The Edges of Twilight – Review

October 1, 1995

A sensuous collection of moody songs that use exotic instruments to complement the standard guitar/bass/drum rock formula.

The Cool and the Crazy – Review

October 1, 1995

Local ‘zines are tricky to cover, but I thought I should just mention this one in passing. It covers the Boston Rockabilly scene.

Nature – Review

October 1, 1995

Electro-industrial concerning James Bond, Justine Bateman, the Marquis de Sade, Russ Meyer films, and serial murders. The singer sounds too much like Axl Rose.

TESTicle PRESSure – Review

October 1, 1995

The music reviews are to the point, and alphabetized. That’s nice. Neatness counts, and this ‘zine is artfully and meticulously laid out.

The Stuffings – Linear Oswa – Review

October 1, 1995

Sonic weirdness from Planet X seeps into your pores and your toes begin to swell. This tape will drive you insane, given time.

My Dying Bride – Trinity – Review

October 1, 1995

A collection of greatest hits off the first few albums, EPs and 7″s released just before their third full-length. Moody, heavy, and sweetly dismal.

Pumpkinseed – #8 – Review

October 1, 1995

Handmade covers and large black type make Pumpkinseed inviting. It’s a great music ‘zine from Canada.

The Smears – The Smears in the Garage – Review

October 1, 1995

An all-girl trio hailing from beautiful downtown Bloomington, Indiana, bring the sounds of classic ’60s garage music into the ’90s in truly impressive form.

Mr. T. Experience – “Alternative is Here to Stay” – Review

October 1, 1995

It’s pepped up, pumps it out, and you don’t even care that you’ve heard it a million times before. 1-2-3-4 let’s go!