Lollipop Magazine

Sylk 130 – Gettin Into It – Review

June 1, 1997

Written/produced by Britt with soul diva Allison Crockette on vocals. It’s a wonderful track, combining soul, jazz, funk, and hip hop into a timeless hybrid.

Pugs – at The Middle East – Review

June 1, 1997

A Japanese freak-out, nitrous oxide set to music. Two basses, a second noise percussionist plus drums, guitar, and a very pretty transvestite on keyboards.

Canine – at the Hard Rock Cafe – Review

June 1, 1997

While they have hard rock and punk tendencies, their hook is weaving Latin beats, funky rhythms, and vocal harmonies with guitar melodies and mighty vocals.

Sugar Plant – After After Hours – Review

June 1, 1997

Soft, sincere, and as beautiful as a lotus in full Technicolor bloom, After After Hours bursts effulgently free from the West-imposed Asian rut.

Stillsuit – At The Speed of Light – Review

June 1, 1997

Quicksand is dead, but Stillsuit is very alive. They have those energetic and influential “post hardcore” stylings that worked for Shift, and they work here.

Liquor Lecture – A Public Service Announcement – Column

June 1, 1997

Drinking to excess is important at times (say, you just broke up with your sweetheart, lost your job, family reunions) but usually, it’s just not efficient.

Can – Sacrilege – Interview

June 1, 1997

An interview with Holger Czukay (bass), Irmin Schmidt (keyboards), Jaki Liebezeit (drums), Malcolm Mooney (vocals), and Michael Karoli (guitar)

Steady Earnest – Review

June 1, 1997

One of the best ska bands ever to come out of Boston. Their songs were catchy, easy to sing along with and most importantly, compelled you to dance.

Graffic Traffic – More Comics About Buildings And Food – Column

June 1, 1997

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark and Deadbeats: New In Town reprint the early issues of their comics. Elvira at least has the goofy camp, if not the cleavage.

Staind – Tormented – Review

June 1, 1997

When Aaron Lewis isn’t crooning, croaking, and moaning mournfully about how really shitty the world is and how much he doesn’t like it, he’s screaming.