1996 – Page 25 – Lollipop Magazine

Vampire Rodents – Gravity’s Rim – Review

October 1, 1996

Vocals are all but lost. What attracts instead is the method of delivery and the surrounding textures, which give an unsettling yet strangely holistic feeling.

The Suicide Commandos – Make A Record – Review

October 1, 1996

The Suicide Commandos were a Minneapolis punk band. Not much of a stretch these days, but this was ’77.

The Reverend Horton Heat – It’s Martini Time – Review

October 1, 1996

He said unto me three words that spoke volumes and lef’ dem lying ’round on the floor afterwards t’be used as drink coasters: “It’s Martini Time!”

The Revelators – Versus: The Prozac-Poppin’ Whinin’ Sissies – Review

October 1, 1996

Fortunately, there are still stompers like the Revelators whose recordings sound like their equipment was submerged in battery acid.

The Marshes – Fledgling – Review

October 1, 1996

Features ex-members of Rumblepuppy, Dag Nasty, and Down By Law, Northampton’s The Marshes offers a much needed no-bullshit post-hardcore sound.

The Halibuts – Life on the Bottom – Review

October 1, 1996

This is good and proper surf, the California sound; it holds in its wings all the beach party flair and lei-wearing class that is the soothing West Coast theme.

The Cretins – The Cretins / Magnatone split – Review

October 1, 1996

If you love sappy lyrics, and a sugar-coated voice to match, over new-school textbook pop punk, then look no further.

The American Analogue Set – “High Fidelity vs. Guy Fidelity” – Review

October 1, 1996

Long keyboard swaths evolve into intentionally dull trance pop. Okay, it’s not for everyone, but if you like Low and other non-tempo bands, check it out.

Super 5 Thor – Tubeless Ignition – Review

October 1, 1996

As always, their downer pop is perfect for drizzle, grey skies, and a fireplace. One new track, “Blue,” actually picks up a bit but not by much.

Strung Out – Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues – Review

October 1, 1996

Strung Out have the goods to be superstars. Until then, they’re a top-notch pure speed punk band.