April 1996 – Page 13 – Lollipop Magazine

Free Lunch – with Mephiskapheles, Bim Skala Bim at The Rat – Review

April 1, 1996

Free Lunch, a power trio who describe their music as “funky-crunchy-soul,” played some great originals.

Fear Factory – with Iron Maiden at Avalon – Review

April 1, 1996

Burton C. Bell’s vocals sounded pretty close to the studio except for some minor crowd-driving ad-libbing. Dino Cazares’ guitar work was ripping.

D.R.I. – with Acid Bath, Toxic Narcotic at The Rat – Review

April 1, 1996

After D.R.I. had gotten about ten seconds into “Violent Pacification,” security suddenly gave the boot to about a dozen overly-enthusiastic moshers.

Dead Nude – Review

April 1, 1996

God, if I have to listen to one more chest-pounding, grunge-metal band, I’m going to have to crawl into the primate cage at the local zoo.

Dart – 36 Cents An Hour – Review

April 1, 1996

A sad philosopher plays his grand piano by candlelight, looking out through foggy glass on a world that has gone to bed.

Dahlia’s Dead – Review

April 1, 1996

The cover of the tape (which earns high marks for production value) depicts a she-fiend rising from her grave. They sound like Swank, only heavier.

Cyber-Tec – Review

April 1, 1996

Featuring ex-members of Cubanate and Front 242, the pulsating rhythms of Cyber-Tec remind me of such veteran maestros as Ultravox, Visage, and Classix Nouveaux.

Cradle of Thorns – Download This – Review

April 1, 1996

The alternative to everything. If I had to cite the influences, I’d say Clawfinger, Faith No More, Beastie Boys, Body Count, and Metallica.

Coyle & Sharpe – On The Loose – Review

April 1, 1996

In the 1960s, Mal Sharpe and Jim Coyle would tape interviews with random people they met on the street. These interviews were about fantastical subjects.

Con – Lucky 13 – Review

April 1, 1996

Toss together equal amounts of NIN, Ministry, Ultraviolence, Love & Rockets, Rick Wakeman, and Devo, and you’ve got a psycho stew.