December, 1996 | Lollipop Magazine

Scooch Pooch – Their Original Sins – Review

December 1, 1996

This comp has no theme, it’s not a tribute/benefit. It’s just flat-out unadorned rock ‘n’ roll music, loud ‘n’ coarse ‘n’ white trash, like it’s supposed to be.

The Spandex Experiment – Punk Bands Reviving 80’s Metal Sweetness – Review

December 1, 1996

With very few exceptions, the bands here don’t even perform their cover with competence, and most are not even close. Most just play the song a bit faster.

Pebbles – Vol. 3 – The Acid Gallery – Review

December 1, 1996

22 examples of inspired nonsense that only overprivileged kids with Vox organs, wah-wah pedals, and a complete collection of Seeds records can spit out.

Vernon Reid – Mistaken Identity – Review

December 1, 1996

Reid’s been through a lot, what with his flirtation with New York No Wave and a salacious funk affair with Living Colour. This disc blends the two.

Caddyshack – Review

December 1, 1996

Reviled by critics in the post-Animal House SNL film backlash of the time, Caddyshack has since taken on new life as something of a comedy classic.

Oi! Greatest Hits – Volume One – Review

December 1, 1996

Documented here is England circa the late ’70s and early ’80s, a time when the statement “oi! oi! oi!” really meant something.

Dm Bob and the Deficits – Bad With Wimen – Review

December 1, 1996

As always, the thrill is in the very act of playing, not in the little details like “tuning” or “technique.” Roots-rock/country with a careless attitude.

Just Say Noel – Review

December 1, 1996

Nothing terribly holly or jolly here, which is good ’cause misery, depression and weirdness are the kinda things that should be spread out throughout the year.

Ditch Witch – Stavation Box – Review

December 1, 1996

There’s a place where the generations still come together on July fourth just to see who can decorate the best goddamned bicycle and teach the most about sin.

In Dust We Trust – Review

December 1, 1996

The first track, Sheep On Drugs’ “X-Lover (critter remix),” is worth the price of the CD. The other tracks range from long, plodding numbers to dancy ones.