Lollipop Magazine

Tons – O – E-Mail – Review

August 1, 1996

This site is an organized list of short stories – about two paragraphs long – poems, and songs that get passed around offices and faxed everywhere.

Spinnwebe – Review

August 1, 1996

Shall I begin with, “Some people are easily amused?” Well. this page amused me.

Prelude To a Lick – The Editor’s Rant – Column

August 1, 1996

For those of you online, we’re hoping to give you something a tad more interactive than “look, here’s our magazine on your computer. Neat, huh?”

Unwound – at the Rat – Review

August 1, 1996

A lighter Pitchshifter crossed with a less junky Front 242. They are pure, taking the typical industrial sound and banging it out of contortion.

The Toasters – with Spring Heeled Jack, The Hi Hats at Mama Kin – Review

August 1, 1996

New singer, Jack Ruby, was less dancehall-style than his predecessor, Coolie Ranx, and easily filled the void with his deep, baritone voice and stage charisma.

The Hi Hats – with Spring Heeled Jack, The Toasters at Mama Kin – Review

August 1, 1996

I like their final song, “Just Askin’,” a pretty, poppy, horn-driven, and upbeat number. The horns were pretty tight, but the performance lacked enthusiasm.

Spring Heeled Jack – with The Toasters, The Hi Hats at Mama Kin – Review

August 1, 1996

SHJ has emerged as a major player in the ska community, and landing the opening slot for The Toasters tour will give them the exposure they deserve.

Neon Jesus – with Bile at Mama Kin – Review

August 1, 1996

Boston’s Neon Jesus sounded like a combination of Faith No More, Metallica, and Soundgarden with a light dusting of Jane’s Addiction and Clawfinger.

Lollapalooza 1996 – Review

August 1, 1996

Alterna-slacker-pop-rock-metalheads all gathered in Pownal, VT to give all their money away to major corporations in the guise of a music festival.

Infinite Zero Sampler – #4 – Review

August 1, 1996

Another testament to the catholic tastes of Endless Zilch majordomos Rick Rubin and Henry Rollins, ladling out generous helpings of their latest re-ishes.