1996 – Page 24 – Lollipop Magazine

Awopbopaloobop Alopbamboom the Golden Age of Rock – Review

November 1, 1996

20 years out of print, Awopbop still holds up as a reminder of the true imperatives of rock ‘n’ roll, before commerce and significance reared their ugly heads.

Ant – #6 – Review

November 1, 1996

I like this ‘zine, I really do. I’m glad someone knowledgeably reviews bands like Warrant, Enuff Z’Nuff, Skid Row, and some local rock, so I DON’T HAVE TO!

Baby Gopal – Fearless – Review

November 1, 1996

Irresistible charm, poignant lyrics, and enough twisty song writing so that only occasionally does the high-sugar mixture glob into sap.

Verago-go – Flight 45 – Review

October 1, 1996

Really good stylistic, time-changing, harmonious masterpieces with psychedelic rock-pop-surf-sexy overtones.

Take Your Medicine – Review

October 1, 1996

A great collection of hardcore bands mostly from Boston, some obscure, some defunct, this release could serve as a primer for anyone interested in the scene.

Playhahd – Volume 3: Swallow Our Bliss – Review

October 1, 1996

Who hasn’t sat for hours creating what would later be proclaimed the “honey pussy” of compilation tapes in anxious anticipation of a road trip?

Make ‘Em Mokum Crazy – Review

October 1, 1996

Gabba’s dark side, documented by Mokum’s Battlegrounds, has given way to the brighter sound of popcore, which plays like a colorful, freakish carnival sideshow.

Hopelessly Devoted to You – Review

October 1, 1996

Yet another collection of pop punksters influenced by Bad Religion and Descendents. Far too many bands sound like this, but some of the songs aren’t half bad.

Escape From L.A. – Review

October 1, 1996

Seven songs from John Carpenter’s sequel to the futuristic adventure flick Escape From New York and seven more songs that to increase the sales of the CD.

Crossfire – Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute – Review

October 1, 1996

Everyone plays really swell. Perfect, like a Xerox copy, which makes it a copy of a copy (of a copy of a copy).