June 1997 – Page 8 – Lollipop Magazine

The Dandy Warhols – Come Down – Review

June 1, 1997

Their attitude of cyclical trance rock, copped from the Velvets and their ilk (‘natch) hasn’t slowed down.

The Crowd – Letter Bomb – Review

June 1, 1997

On Letter Bomb, they consistently prove themselves to be masters of melodic chock full o’ harmonies punk rock, kinda like what the Buzzcocks used to do.

The Bomboras – It Came from Pier 13 – Review

June 1, 1997

There’s a little more distortion in It Came From Pier 13!, and a slight soundtrack element that recalls all those beach party-gone-bad movies of the ’60s.

Pink Flamingos: The 25th Anniversary Edition – Review

June 1, 1997

Allow me to shriek a hymn of praise to the quarter-century re-emergence of America’s own cinematic Sleazehenge, the cross-dressing, merde-munching, pullet- humping Godfather of celluloid atrocities, John Waters’ Pink Flamingos.

The Bluebeats – Dance With Me – Review

June 1, 1997

As promised, these six middle-aged guys from New York capture a “fresh take on authentic Jamaican Rock Steady, Ska, and early Reggae – all with a twist of soul.”

Tugboat Annie – at The Middle East – Review

June 1, 1997

Tugboat Annie comes from a coincidental combination of charisma, melody, musicianship, and an extraordinary adeptness at effectively combining these qualities.

Squirrel Nut Zippers – at The Roxy Ballroom – Review

June 1, 1997

All types of people were there, from the Lounge Hipsters to the neo-Flappers to average punks. The Zippers came on, and the house began to swing.

The Allstonians – Review

June 1, 1997

Together, the band members have over three decades of ska experience, most notably in Mr. Cranky, Steady Earnest, The Hi Hats, and Skavoovie & The Epitones.

Swell – with Treble Charger at Bill’s Bar – Review

June 1, 1997

Regular-looking guys playing drums, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, and sometimes keyboards. A little uneasy on stage, but at ease with the music.

That Dog – Retreat From the Sun – Review

June 1, 1997

Retreat From the Sun is full of happy and sad pop songs about waiting for phone calls, crying, kissing, pinching cheeks, and carving initials in trees.