Lollipop Magazine

Sleater-Kinney – Call the Doctor – Review

August 1, 1996

More complex than your average RG band. Most of the songs have a call-and-response between the two guitars and drumming that includes a cowbell or something.

Skavoovie and the Epitones – Fat Footin’ – Review

August 1, 1996

With 15 tracks eloquently produced by “Mr. Beautiful,” this ten-piece Newton-based band has already achieved goals many ska bands only dream of.

Sinkhole – Core Sample – Review

August 1, 1996

The candy dish has a few sourballs and tart treats mixed amid the sugary sweets.

Sea Monster – Death Taxes and Sea Monster – Review

August 1, 1996

“Barbecue At Phil’s” is the ultimate party song, and Sea Monster are the ultimate party band. Play this disc at your next beer bash and let the good times roll!

Ryders – Zasso – Review

August 1, 1996

Japan’s answer to punk rock with commercial potential, Ryders are sorta the land of the rising sun’s answer to Rancid.

Rasputina – Thanks for the Ether – Review

August 1, 1996

The interplay of three cellos on Thanks For The Ether is one of weaving, hypnotic voices, made all the more complex by the sweet voice floating over the top.

Pitchshifter – Infotainment – Review

August 1, 1996

Part electronically enhanced dance music, part brutal thrashcore, it’s music to engulf the flaccid squids of the world.

Pilot – When The Day has Broken – Review

August 1, 1996

When the Day Has Broken is packed with bitterness, loathing, and an oddly hook-laden anthemic quality that can’t help but appeal to the Pearl Jam generation.

Pantera – The Great Southern Trendkill – Review

August 1, 1996

Once again, Pantera offer up true thrash with their distinctive southern-fired hardcore metal edge.

Palace Music – Arise Therefore – Review

August 1, 1996

In a completely nonchalant and morose way, Palace Music (pretty much completely Will Oldham) is a Neil Young Hawks and Doves-era meandering river of quietude.