Lollipop Magazine

Lies – Review

February 1, 1997

Offbeat fiction, political commentary, and fake ads for redneck vampire flicks – Lies is sure to replace U.S. News and World Report as my source for news.

I Need More – Review

February 1, 1997

There is likely no individual who most personifies the excess, debauchery and persistence of the punk id as epically as Iggy Pop.

Echo – Review

February 1, 1997

If you ever wanted a reasonably full understanding of what the “alternative” label means to Electro bands, Echo comes pretty damn close.

Angry Thoreauan – #18 – Review

February 1, 1997

Ah, my dear Rev. Tin-ear! Once again, your abrasive sensibilities grace our eyes. This month, he and his crew of jaded misfits take a look at Christianity.

Blowtorch – Automotivation – Review

February 1, 1997

“I hate my girlfriend and all of my girlfriend’s friends” is so damn catchy, it’ll have you singing along (and getting punched by your girlfriend) by mid-song.

Big’N – Discipline Through Sound – Review

February 1, 1997

Turns out that the vocals on Big’N’s version of “TNT” (from Skin Graft’s AC/DC trib, Sides 1-4) were not an exaggeration – that’s the way Akins really sings.

Covered In Black: An Industrial Tribute to AC/DC – Review

February 1, 1997

Cleopatra’s latest excursion is Covered In Black. It features industrial bands that have somehow missed AC/DC’s tried and true formula.

Arcturus – Aspera Hiems Symfonia – Review

February 1, 1997

Combining the vicious passion of black metal with the darkly atmospheric feel of doom, Aspera Hiems Symfonia lashes and caresses like the cold wind.

Anti-Matter Compilation – Review

February 1, 1997

Previously unreleased stuff from Quicksand, Supertouch, Farside, and Strife, as well as a live version of “Don’t Gotta Prove It” from CIV.

UK Subs – Occupied – Review

February 1, 1997

Here comes #15 from the snotty punk Brit boys UK Subs. All the fans out there who thought you’d never hear another good UK Subs album, tune in.