Lollipop Magazine

James and the Giant Peach – Review

June 1, 1996

The animation is superb, and the vocal characteristics are perfect. Funny, I never thought I’d find a giant animated spider with a French-accent so sexy.

Dead Man – Review

June 1, 1996

Jim Jarmusch master’s brush strokes: Dry humor, dead landscapes, and twisted storylines that call for deadpan sentiments and stark realizations.

Barb Wire – Review

June 1, 1996

Encased in leather at all times, Pamela Anderson Lee’s breasts show themselves to be an indomitable fashion statement, prominent, not to be denied or ignored.

Drain – Offspeed and in There – Review

June 1, 1996

Offspeed and In There showcases Mr. Coffey’s impressive record collection and his collection of exotic instruments, drums, samplers, and effects machines.

Digital K – King Tubby’s in the House – Review

June 1, 1996

Digital K is King Tubby’s nephew who, in his youth, spent in Jamaica, got exposure in his uncle’s studio, to the work of Bob Marley, Bunny Lee, and Scientist.

The Showcase Showdown – Appetite of Kings – Interview

June 1, 1996

An interview with Ping Pong, Tom, Victoria, and Chez Nips

Die Krupps – Odyssey of the Mind – Review

June 1, 1996

The album is a heavy, growling, electrified, guitar-crunch fest. And Jurgen Engler’s got a great voice.

Prong – Rude Awakening – Interview

June 1, 1996

An interview with drummer Ted Parsons

Daredevils – “Hate You” b/w “Rules, Hearts” – Review

June 1, 1996

Former Bad Religion guitar guy Brett Gurewitz rocks out Elvis Costello-style. All the commercial radio catchiness necessary to make this a summer single.

Curdlefur – “Anthemic Tune” – Review

June 1, 1996

Chaotic, melodic, frenzied garage pop that packs a powerful punch. The B-side reminds me of Mission of Burma, the biggest compliment I can give a band.