Lollipop Magazine

The Revelators – Versus: The Prozac-Poppin’ Whinin’ Sissies – Review

October 1, 1996

Fortunately, there are still stompers like the Revelators whose recordings sound like their equipment was submerged in battery acid.

The Marshes – Fledgling – Review

October 1, 1996

Features ex-members of Rumblepuppy, Dag Nasty, and Down By Law, Northampton’s The Marshes offers a much needed no-bullshit post-hardcore sound.

The Halibuts – Life on the Bottom – Review

October 1, 1996

This is good and proper surf, the California sound; it holds in its wings all the beach party flair and lei-wearing class that is the soothing West Coast theme.

The Cretins – The Cretins / Magnatone split – Review

October 1, 1996

If you love sappy lyrics, and a sugar-coated voice to match, over new-school textbook pop punk, then look no further.

The American Analogue Set – “High Fidelity vs. Guy Fidelity” – Review

October 1, 1996

Long keyboard swaths evolve into intentionally dull trance pop. Okay, it’s not for everyone, but if you like Low and other non-tempo bands, check it out.

Super 5 Thor – Tubeless Ignition – Review

October 1, 1996

As always, their downer pop is perfect for drizzle, grey skies, and a fireplace. One new track, “Blue,” actually picks up a bit but not by much.

Strung Out – Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues – Review

October 1, 1996

Strung Out have the goods to be superstars. Until then, they’re a top-notch pure speed punk band.

Sterling – “Everest Eyes” – Review

October 1, 1996

Every forgotten filler track on an ’80s pop or wimp metal album, infused with Pavement-like slacker noise, finds a foster home on Sterling’s 7″.

Speedy J – G Spot – Review

October 1, 1996

Best known for his remixes of other’s tracks, Speedy J is a techno artist/DJ who, in trying to move away from the rave scene, has sworn off DJing in clubs.

The Sons Of Hercules – “Spittin Fire” – Review

October 1, 1996

Trashy old boy rock with a solid bite. Great for those beer swillin’, brawl makin’ nights, hittin’ on all the purty gals.