1997 – Page 87 – Lollipop Magazine

In Flight Program – Review

April 1, 1997

This is the new 26-band compilation that marks Revelation’s 50th album release. Revelation really is the epitome of what do-it-yourself punk ideals can become.

Can I See the Back of Your Neck? – Silvertone CMJ Sampler – Review

April 1, 1997

Five bands, ten tracks, and a fine ten tracks they are, Wally.

Tony Mentzer – Smell My Finger – Review

April 1, 1997

This just seems like an amateurish and juvenile attempt at humor. Zappa for the Butthead generation? Beefheart toned down to the Beavis level?

The Lemonheads – It’s All True EP – Review

April 1, 1997

I’ve never much cared for Evan Dando’s faux slacker romanticism, but I do give him credit for his choice of cover songs.

The Humpers – Plastique Valentine – Review

April 1, 1997

Not only is this record full of cool hate songs, but said hate songs are pretty believable, as well as funny as hell.

Swell – Too Many Days Without Thinking – Review

April 1, 1997

A guitar-driven, moody atmosphere, adding layers, then taking them away. The words, embedded in Freel’s smooth, low voice, mingle with saturated basslines.

Squirrel Bait – Squirrel Bait/Skag Heaven – Review

April 1, 1997

Searcy sounds less crazed, the guitars and drums are more orderly, the song lengths more typical, the lyrics spelled out carefully on the inner sleeve.

Skeleton Key – Fantastic Spikes Through Balloon – Review

April 1, 1997

Some pretty odd music, but Fantastic Spikes… has enough hooks and recognizable “song” elements to appeal to even only slightly adventurous listeners.

Screw 32 – Under The Influence of Bad People – Review

April 1, 1997

A fine and powerful blend of SoCal melodic punk slingshotted into the East Bay, Screw 32 grabs the back of my underwear and holds me on my tip toes.

Rozz Williams – The Whorse’s Mouth – Review

April 1, 1997

Going beyond typical Goth and morbid backgrounds, ex-Christian Death’s Rozz Williams has decided to go exploring in unfamiliar, and fertile, sonic territories.