Lollipop Magazine

Fates Warning – A Pleasant Shade of Gray – Review

September 1, 1997

A Pleasant Shade of Gray is a crystallized dream, an atmospheric wonder filled with the tricky time changes only Fates or Rush could tackle successfully.

The Abyss – Summon the Beast – Review

September 1, 1997

The only drawback of the second release by this Hypocrisy side project is there are no dynamics, rather one go-for-the-throat pace established and maintained.

Edge of Sanity – Infernal – Review

September 1, 1997

Perhaps it’s unfair to doubt EOS’ authenticity as a death band simply because they can actually write and perform better than most in the genre.

Super 5 Thor – Gazelle – Review

September 1, 1997

Wonderful two chord drone pop with some background noise guitar and effects, with all songs being faster than Low but slower than Love and Rockets.

The Culture Bunker – Two Thumbs Up some very uncomfortable places – Fiction

September 1, 1997

“I’ve been carrying this vital piece of classified intel for days and I’ve got to get it to Ominous-Looking Government Headquarters in Qualico-Over-Quantico!”

Dwarves – …are Young and Good Looking – Review

September 1, 1997

Dwarves may have matured in terms of production and musicianship, but spiritually, they’re true to their roots. There isn’t a throwaway track on this record.

Sundown – Design 19 – Review

September 1, 1997

The (kinda) all-star collaboration of Sweden’s Cemetary and Tiamat results in this Goth rock/metal record.

Sugartooth – The Sounds of Solid – Review

September 1, 1997

If you want the ’70s with a ’90s upgrade, opt for Foreskin 500. If you want some ’90s bands doing ’70s music, think Big Chief and Uncle Joe’s Big Ol’ Driver.

Sammi – Fiction

September 1, 1997

“Our first jumper is nearing her mark. Sammi is twelve years old and has a police record dating back five years. Her hobbies include music and vandalism.”

Psychopharmacology, Audiobooks, and the Possession of Literature – Fiction

September 1, 1997

“Possession is nine-tenths of literature,” my cousin once said, his tongue firmly holding title to cheek.