February 1996 – Page 14 – Lollipop Magazine

The Bouncing Souls – Maniacal Laughter – Review

February 1, 1996

The positive energy, the sing-a-long choruses, the shouts of “Oi! Oi! Oi!” whenever feasible, and the playful paces of punk are as fashionable as ever.

By Divine Right – Review

February 1, 1996

Quirky, witty lyrics, swoozy vocal harmonies, crunchy, buzzy guitars and vocals by Jose Contreras that give classic rocker Joe Walsh a run for his money.

Buzzcocks – French – Review

February 1, 1996

Wait, this IS the Buzzcocks? No way, man. The Buzzcocks would never be so lame as to toss out carbon-copy live versions of their greatest hits. Uh-uh.

Bush League All Stars – Old Numbers – Review

February 1, 1996

This is rock. Basic, unadorned, tobacco-chewing, cow-tipping, meat-and-potatoes Midwestern roots-rock.

Built to Spill – Caustin Resin EP – Review

February 1, 1996

Revolves around vocalist/guitarist Doug Martsch, formerly of Seattle’s Treepeople. The line-up has included too many other Northwest band members to mention.

Buck-O-Nine – Water In My Head – Review

February 1, 1996

Their blending of quick tempo, classic horn arrangements, clean-to-ugly guitar sounds, and fun topics put them in a league above the rest.

Bosley – My Heroines – Review

February 1, 1996

Swift, pop punk – that means hoarse vocals, football hooligan harmonies and a serious case of the caffeine jitters.

Black Rose Garden – Tragic Dances – Review

February 1, 1996

Vocalist Rose Elliot’s strong, rich voice reminds me a bit of Tyson Meade (ex-Chainsaw Kittens). Having two percussionists gives them a quasi-tribal feel.

You Could Do Worse – #5 – Review

February 1, 1996

Packed with lots of intriguing columns, and covers a broad range of music. Interviews, cartoons, fiction, essays, great photography, and excellent layout.

Screamin – #4 – Review

February 1, 1996

One of the better ‘zines dedicated to the rockabilly scene. A full-bodied guide to a scene that lacks people who know how to capture the spirit on paper.