1996 – Page 54 – Lollipop Magazine

The Almighty – Just Add Life – Review

August 1, 1996

All the mohawks and tattoos in the world can’t disguise the fact that this is a rock band.

TASM Lab – Thing And Nothing – Review

August 1, 1996

Jeff Till conceived Thing and Nothing “An Insanity Play in Four Parts and A Prologue” in the traditions of Zappa (musically) and William Gibson (conceptually).

Super Junky Monkey – Parasitic People – Review

August 1, 1996

Japanese pop it ain’t. Even if Super Junky Monkey is made up of four (very cute) Japanese girls, they rock harder than anything on our side of the puddle.

Squirrel Nut Zippers – Hot – Review

August 1, 1996

Sultry, sexy, and oh so cool. Every song is a winner, from the blazing “Memphis Exorcism” to the rollicking “Flight of the Passing Fancy.”

Squeeze – Ridiculous – Review

August 1, 1996

Is there nothing Squeeze cannot do? Is there anything less than perfect pop songs in the vast legacy of the hundreds and hundreds they’ve written?

Spazboy – Bladow – Review

August 1, 1996

Simple, addictive, pop/punk songs about puppy love. They cover of Katrina & the Waves “Walkin’ on Sunshine” for crissake.

Soundgarden – Down on the Upside – Review

August 1, 1996

Some nice, complex rhythms and fresh arrangements. While the lyrics often lean toward the obtuse, they still beat the shit out of Stone Temple Pilots.

Sleater-Kinney – Call the Doctor – Review

August 1, 1996

More complex than your average RG band. Most of the songs have a call-and-response between the two guitars and drumming that includes a cowbell or something.

Skavoovie and the Epitones – Fat Footin’ – Review

August 1, 1996

With 15 tracks eloquently produced by “Mr. Beautiful,” this ten-piece Newton-based band has already achieved goals many ska bands only dream of.

Sinkhole – Core Sample – Review

August 1, 1996

The candy dish has a few sourballs and tart treats mixed amid the sugary sweets.