1996 – Page 28 – Lollipop Magazine

Jughead’s Revenge – Image Is Everything – Review

October 1, 1996

A tough LA punk band with a raw, old-school sound, Jughead’s Revenge release another album of stand-alone anthems for self-alienated, angry youth.

Jazz Butcher – Draining The Glass – Review

October 1, 1996

Underground rock’s greatest shame is its perennial neglect of Britain’s Jazz Butcher, Patrick Fish, a remarkable songwriter who deserves a far better fate.

Incredible Force of Junior – Let the World Fall Apart – Review

October 1, 1996

Fuzzy indie pop jangly as a silver bracelet. In “Walrus,” the chick screeches like one of my aunts after too much chardonnay-in-a-box.

Iced Earth – The Dark Saga – Review

October 1, 1996

Iced Earth return with a strong melodic metal release, The Dark Saga, based entirely on the comic book Spawn, with cover artwork by creator Todd McFarlane.

Hope Factory – “Drinking Song” / “Imaginary” – Review

October 1, 1996

This one’s a poppy, Cure-ish distorto-jangle rock thing. Fairly decent pop rock, but not much substance.

AFI – AFI / Heckle split – Review

October 1, 1996

Heckle pays homage to the Clash like their coverboy counterparts Rancid, with gruffer vocals. The other tracks play the same with more speed and less melody.

Gouds Thumb – Review

October 1, 1996

They’re great at what they do. What they do, however, is verge on Silverchair territory. And Silverchair will always be second rate to me.

Goober Patrol – Vacation – Review

October 1, 1996

I guess we all have to face it: pop punk isn’t going away just yet. But these guys seem quite sincere and the songs are fun, so stop being such a snob!

Foreskin 500 – Starbent But Superfreaked – Review

October 1, 1996

Wondered what Al Jourgensen would sound like crooning Bowie-style through a phaser over an early Beastie Boys beat and a Purple Rain synth? Keep wondering…

Engine 88 – Engine 88 / American Sensei split – Review

October 1, 1996

This 7″ is misleading. I was thinking of electric futuristic, Kraftwerk type music, not this bland, everyday radio fodder.