October, 1997 | Lollipop Magazine

The PeeChees – The Drags / The PeeChees split – Radio Disappears – Review

October 1, 1997

The PeeChees take the Drags’ “Well Worth Talkin’ About,” infect it with Germs, and bawl through the initial rushblush of infection with bratty delirium.

The Crown Royals – All Night Burner – Review

October 1, 1997

Estrus’ foray into Stax/Motown territory. The Royals don’t say too much cuz they’re an all-instrumental outfit.

Strongarm – The Advent of a Miracle – Review

October 1, 1997

Here perhaps was the rebellion-from-the-fold (Christian or otherwise) I expect from a clear-headed, independent hardcore band, but nope, same ol’, same ol’.

The Drags – The Drags / The PeeChees split – Radio Disappears – Review

October 1, 1997

The Drags pound through the PeeChees’ “Slick’s Living It Up (at the Bottom of the Sea)” like a bunch of basement tapeworms.

Steel Miners – “Let’s Roll” / “What Can You Do” – Review

October 1, 1997

As uppity and snotty as the great garage gobs of daze gone bye, the Steel Miners knock through a pair of monoxide-damaged rockers.

Soda Pop Fuck You – Review

October 1, 1997

Baddass female-fronted ska-punk that makes Dance Hall Crashers and No Doubt sound like pussy pop.

Stavesacre – Absolutes – Review

October 1, 1997

This sophomore effort is creative, powerful, and a perfect match to Saloman’s distinctive voice, which soars, yet has enough power to shout out above the din.

Snot – Get Some – Review

October 1, 1997

Snot rockets out of Santa Barbara and kicks out the jams in the tradition of such nouveau metal acts as Rage Against the Machine and Korn.

Sloburn – Amusing the Amazing – Review

October 1, 1997

Vocalist John Garcia (ex-Kyuss) leads his team of soulful adventurers thru the murk of post-Sabbath searching for truth, enlightenment, and the ultimate riff.

Size 14 – Review

October 1, 1997

Size 14 offers up some rockin’ guitar heavy goofy pop – reminiscent of Weezer or even Devo, while still touching upon some harder-edged influences.