1996 – Page 100 – Lollipop Magazine

The Loudmouths – Review

April 1, 1996

Their debut record (17 songs, 29 minutes, you do the math!) is a gorgeously unpolished testament to the power of three-chord punk rock.

Leeway – Born To Expire/Desperate Measures – Review

April 1, 1996

Another NYHC retrospective/compilation from Another Planet brings us the wacky Leeway. Leeway’s material has always been more metal than hardcore.

The Elevator Drops – Pop Bus – Review

April 1, 1996

Despite all the gimmicks and publicity stunts, the music is still what matters most on this impressive and colorful debut.

Journey Into Darkness – Near Death Experience – Review

April 1, 1996

From lumbering repetition, to a chaotic climax, each song is a scene, building drama, expressing mood, yet linked with the rest to form a whole.

The Bouncing Souls – “Johnny X” – Review

April 1, 1996

They’re popular with the kids, and rightly so. They borrow from funcore bands like SNFU and Youth Brigade, and give it the young attitude those bands have lost.

Hypocrisy – Abducted – Review

April 1, 1996

The death roots intact, but exploring Pink Floydian tangents. Surprising are the fist bang anthems, twisted beyond pop only by Peter Tastgren’s gnarled growl.

A Few of my Favorite Things – Top Five Movies Involving Cheese – Column

April 1, 1996

Goudafellas. Bleu Velvet.

Teen Angels – Daddy – Review

April 1, 1996

The role in society of “rebel with a cause” is as important as any governmental position and should be treated as such.

Hi-Standard – Growing Up – Review

April 1, 1996

A Japanese punk/pop band that covers Bay City Rollers’ “Saturday Night” and Rainbow’s “Since You’ve Been Gone,” and sounds almost identical to Down By Law.

Swag – Review

April 1, 1996

Sparse production and minimal layering bring to the forefront a guitar/vocal combo that, while very early ’90s in vibe, is comfortable and welcome.