Lollipop Magazine

The Goons – Bad Excuse – Review

September 1, 1996

I believe The Who claimed that the kids were alright. If that means rip-roarin’ basement punk, the kids in The Goons are alright, and then some.

The Gamma Men – 440 – Review

September 1, 1996

True grit rock that borders on rockabilly, these guys go straight for the throat with their balls-out riffs and melodic snarl.

The Gain – The Gain / Scared of Chaka split – Review

September 1, 1996

The Gain are a real Los Angeles punk band, with more in common with Dangerhouse bands circa ’79-’81 (Weirdos, Deadbeats, etc.) than most current L.A. bands.

The Fondled – Hey Hey We’re – Review

September 1, 1996

They sing and play their instruments with the carefree attitude of little children who know they can’t play with precision and couldn’t care less.

The Fags – No Fleas Lunch Money and Gold Teeth – Review

September 1, 1996

They can’t play, they don’t know how to tune, the singer can’t sing, and the production is rather erratic and sloppy – I love it!

The Exploited – Punk’s Not Dead – Review

September 1, 1996

The live show gives clues as to why punk rock has yet to expire. Six bonus tracks added to the original live album, five of which were recorded in the studio.

Team Dresch – Captain My Captain – Review

September 1, 1996

Team Dresch fuses the personal and the political into one ass-kicking powerhouse.

Ten Yard Fight – Hardcore Pride – Review

September 1, 1996

Do they hit their target with conviction? They replicate Sick of it All’s energy better than most. Next question: Is it on colored vinyl? Yes. Blue.

Sukia – Contacto Especial con El Tercer Sexo – Review

September 1, 1996

A twangy, buzzy, jungle-drummin’, hip-swivelin’ techno-lovefest – superimpose Godard’s Alphaville over Barbarella and splice in some softcore.

Suckerpunch – Review

September 1, 1996

I imagine store copies of Suckerpunch’s self-titled debut coming to life at night and beating up the Huey Lewis section for fun.