Lollipop Magazine

Ostrich Farm – at The Loud Music Festival – Review

June 1, 1996

A little bit Primus, a little bit Devo, a whole lotta wacky. The trio jumped around and worked up a sweat playing a unique brand of folk-rock.

Swirlies – Sneaky Flutes/ Sneaky Flute Music – Review

June 1, 1996

This EP is a taster for the upcoming Swirlies LP. The first (and best) track is abstract melodic noise with an early Sebadoh/Pavement feel.

Supercharger – Goes Way Out! – Review

June 1, 1996

Imagine if Ed Wood had been fully conscious of what he was really creating on film, and then you begin to grasp the beauty of Supercharger.

Super 5 Thor – Ford – Review

June 1, 1996

Taking a cue from Spiritualized and VU, they drift gently through a musical wonderland, not quite Valium rock, and not stoner music, but… calm.

Stavesacre – Friction – Review

June 1, 1996

My God, this band is good. Stavesacre plays driving, heavy, passionate hardcore that just sweeps you off your feet and opens your eyes.

Moped – at The Loud Music Festival – Review

June 1, 1996

This terrific pop trio from Philadelphia really knocked me out. Songs were hook-filled and infectious, with just the right amount of distortion and dissonance.

State of Grace – Jamboreebop – Review

June 1, 1996

Goodness, this is relaxing, isn’t it? Lovely trip-hop with bright, melodic vocals, that feels like streaking sun rays behind storm clouds.

Mike Patton and John Zorn – at The Loud Music Festival – Review

June 1, 1996

With Zorn on sax and Patton on microphone and cassette player, the two created an amazing and completely overwhelming improvised noise-a-thon.

Squirrel Nut Zippers – Hot – Review

June 1, 1996

The Kings and (Queen) of Dixieland are back, and this time, they’re on fire! The uptown beat is way up, and the singing is laid down low and neat.

Snap-Her – It Smells, It Burns, It Stings – Review

June 1, 1996

Their first full-length release contains 13 tracks of snotty, snarling ’77-style punk, with jagged guitar hooks and sandpaper vocals.