1996 – Page 14 – Lollipop Magazine

Werks Like a 12” – Review

November 1, 1996

DJ Grumpy mixed this exemplary display of mostly American talent, culled from Astralwerks’ unique roster of electronic wizardry.

Liquor Lecture – Five Stages of Drinking – Column

November 1, 1996

Let’s be honest, if you’re 16 and you stay up all night, it’s like a victory, you’ve beaten the night, but if you’re 30, then that sun is God’s flashlight.

Suburban Voice 017 – Review

November 1, 1996

The best thing about Jon Cougar Concentration Camp is their name, since they play nondescript pop punk.

Bim Skala Bim – with The Loins, Steady Earnest, The Allstonians, Bim Skala Bim at The Glenifit at The Phoenix Landing – Review

November 1, 1996

Bim’s set included many of the classic ska anthems that made them arguably Boston’s premiere ska band.

Source Lab – 2 – Review

November 1, 1996

“Hunt One Connection” introduces Hawkwind stylings to bread-and-butter trip hop acid fluctuations and exotic vocal samples arranged in hip hop fashion.

Steady Earnest – with The Loins, The Allstonians, Bim Skala Bim at The Glenifit at The Phoenix Landing – Review

November 1, 1996

Steady’s set was big on ska/rock-steady songs culled from their two CDs along with one new song. By the 3rd song, the crowd was fully skanking.

Safe And Sound – Review

November 1, 1996

An outstanding collection of music from some of Boston’s finest musicians, assembled in response to the 1994 shootings of two women’s health care workers.

Jabberjaw… Pure Sweet Hell – Review

November 1, 1996

The fifteen artists featured on Pure Sweet Hell have all graced the Jabberjaw stage in the seven years since it opened, and have kindly returned the favor.

The Allstonians – with The Loins, Steady Earnest, Bim Skala Bim at The Glenifit at The Phoenix Landing – Review

November 1, 1996

The Allstonians, hot out of the studio from recording their second album, Allston Beat (Moon), opened with their new title track.

Bored Generation – Review

November 1, 1996

The faves of surfers, skaters and snowboarders on an enhanced CD. Some unreleased tracks. And the interactive part of the disc is actually (gasp!) interactive.