Lollipop Magazine

Signs Ov Chaos – Frankenscience – Review

December 1, 1996

They’re experimental ambient all the way, with a melancholy tinge to the music. Part Einstürzende Neubauten, part mild Lords Of Acid, part Spirit Feel.

101 Strings – Astro Sounds From the Beyond the Year 2000 – Review

December 1, 1996

Blasting off with numbers like “Astral Freakout” and “Trippin’ on Lunar 07,” the ubiquitous 101 Strings make the Space Age bearable.

Robert Forester – Warm Nights – Review

December 1, 1996

At this late date, it’s a distinct pleasure to hear someone playing pop free of conceptual gimcracks and favoring mood over brood.

Railroad Jerk – The Third Rail – Review

December 1, 1996

One of the few indie rock bands who don’t allow their unbridled sense of detachment to teeter off into the realms of boredom.

Raging Slab – Sing Monkey Sing – Review

December 1, 1996

Throw Zeppelin, “Come Together” Beatles drug haze, ZZ Top, and every bastardized form of roaring rock, boogie, sludge, and blues into a swamp and let it fester.

Pure – Generation Six Pack – Review

December 1, 1996

Generation Six Pack starts off with tempestuous rocker “What It Is,” and shows that these Canucks have studied well from the Big Book of guitar heavy pop.

Pulley – Esteem Driven Engine – Review

December 1, 1996

Pulley is vocalist Scott (ex-Ten Foot Pole), guitarist Jim (bassist of Strung Out), drummer Jordan (of Strung Out), bassist Matt (ex-Face To Face), and Mike.

Plaster of Paris, Texas – Diesel Motorcycle – Review

December 1, 1996

Vocalist/Bassist Jhen Kobran (ex-Malachite) has a new band that sounds a whole lot like 7 Year Bitch.

Oblivians – Popular Favorites – Review

December 1, 1996

The Oblivians belch out under-two-minute rotgutabilly tirades like “Guitar Shop Asshole” and “She’s a Hole,” swagger-staggering in pools of cheap beer.

N.O.T.A. – Give Em Enough Dope – Review

December 1, 1996

Their sound hasn’t changed a lot over the years, the most notable difference being the addition of metal guitar licks over the hardcore cacophony.