1996 – Page 61 – Lollipop Magazine

Kansas City – Review

August 1, 1996

The brilliance of Kansas City lies in Altman’s steadfast refusal to adhere to cinematic conventions, even the ones he himself created.

Heat – Review

August 1, 1996

Combining a great director’s flair with his actors’ wits in an action flick that is actually Zen material, as are the ghosts that roam through man’s passions.

Doughnuts – Feel Me Bleed – Review

August 1, 1996

This is an album full of hard-edged, emotional, heavy, modern, and original metal/hardcore.

Cub – Box of Hair – Review

August 1, 1996

Vancouver’s three queens of cuddle-core are back. Box of Hair is for fans of Runaways and the Muffs who are looking for more honesty in their sugar coating.

Come – Near Life Experience – Review

August 1, 1996

With most of the old lineup gone, it’s been left to guitarist/vocalists Thalia Zedek and Chris Brokaw to keep the fire stoked, and they leave no hair unsinged.

Cocteau Twins – Milk And Kisses – Review

August 1, 1996

Another drift through the pastel haze with the Cocteau Twins.

Chain of Strength – The One Thing That Still Holds True – Review

August 1, 1996

Had they stuck with it, they would be mentioned in the same breath as Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, and Bold as fondly remembered straight-edge strongholds.

Cast – All Change – Review

August 1, 1996

The ghost of Herman’s Hermits has possessed Cast. Not quite as lovely as Radiohead, but preferable to Oasis’ pissy antics.

Carcass – Swansong – Review

August 1, 1996

Heartwork makes Swansong look like a limp dick. Carcass chose not to further their technical abilities, but to rehash every Maiden and Priest riff available.

By the Grace of God – For the Love of Indie Rock – Review

August 1, 1996

A sort of supergroup to redefine the fun and edge of hardcore. The result is eight songs of straight-forward, energetic, uplifting hardcore for the kids.