Lollipop Magazine

Both Worlds – Beyond Zero Gravity – Review

May 1, 1996

Backed by the capable Leeway, the former voice of the Cro-Mags retains his vocal power and attitude with this release.

Rancid – with Rocket From The Crypt, The Showcase Showdown at Avalon- Review

May 1, 1996

Rancid blasted right into “Roots Radicals” and mass hysteria ensued. Although I didn’t want to like Rancid, I have to admit they were really fun and energetic.

Bile – Teknowhore – Review

May 1, 1996

As with Suck Pump, this latest industrial, effect-laden release courses through the veins like adrenaline sprinkled liberally with slivers of glass.

Love and Rockets – with The Dandy Warhols at the Paradise – Review

May 1, 1996

Love and Rockets burst into “Ball of Confusion.” The band comes across even better live, an aural overload of loud buzzing wah-wah guitar effects.

Big Lick – Review

May 1, 1996

It may be standard-issue horns-‘n’-whistles-‘n’-baseball-caps white-boy ska, but Big Lick goes through their paces as well as any.

Belloluna – Pleasant Music For Nice People – Review

May 1, 1996

Some can pull off Neo-Lounge, some can’t. Avoid Belloluna as you would a leprous rabid pit bull with an automatic pistol and a bad case of syphilis.

Battalion of Saints a.d. – Cuts – Review

May 1, 1996

An integral part of the early ’80s hardcore scene, now renamed Battalion of Saints A.D., the new CD, Cuts, proves the band has not lost its spunk or its edge.

Anathema – Pentecost III – Review

May 1, 1996

Over 40 minutes of doom metal, divided into five distinct views of desolation and despair.

Sydra – at the Loud Music Festival – Review

May 1, 1996

Baystate Cabaret hosted Sydra, a Boston-based trio that was all decibel, no direction.