August, 1996 | Lollipop Magazine

The Loud Family – Interbabe Concern – Review

August 1, 1996

After few spins later, you’re enmeshed in their brilliance, these sumptuous melodies and smart, forlornly romantic trills permanently imprinted on your soul.

The Hunger – Devil Thumbs A Ride – Review

August 1, 1996

Most of Devil Thumbs a Ride sounds like White Zombie backing James Hetfield as he sings lyrics written by a lobotomized Trent Reznor.

The Cardigans – Life – Review

August 1, 1996

An unfettered delight, as warm and comforting as the sweater from whence they got their name, and as sweet as Nina Persson’s snow-bunny smile on the cover.

The Almighty – Just Add Life – Review

August 1, 1996

All the mohawks and tattoos in the world can’t disguise the fact that this is a rock band.

TASM Lab – Thing And Nothing – Review

August 1, 1996

Jeff Till conceived Thing and Nothing “An Insanity Play in Four Parts and A Prologue” in the traditions of Zappa (musically) and William Gibson (conceptually).

Super Junky Monkey – Parasitic People – Review

August 1, 1996

Japanese pop it ain’t. Even if Super Junky Monkey is made up of four (very cute) Japanese girls, they rock harder than anything on our side of the puddle.

Squirrel Nut Zippers – Hot – Review

August 1, 1996

Sultry, sexy, and oh so cool. Every song is a winner, from the blazing “Memphis Exorcism” to the rollicking “Flight of the Passing Fancy.”

Squeeze – Ridiculous – Review

August 1, 1996

Is there nothing Squeeze cannot do? Is there anything less than perfect pop songs in the vast legacy of the hundreds and hundreds they’ve written?

Spazboy – Bladow – Review

August 1, 1996

Simple, addictive, pop/punk songs about puppy love. They cover of Katrina & the Waves “Walkin’ on Sunshine” for crissake.

Soundgarden – Down on the Upside – Review

August 1, 1996

Some nice, complex rhythms and fresh arrangements. While the lyrics often lean toward the obtuse, they still beat the shit out of Stone Temple Pilots.