1997 – Page 93 – Lollipop Magazine

Cheeseburger – “Happy Hill” – Review

February 1, 1997

“Happy Hill” is a bad imitation of Iggy Pop versus a bad imitation of Frank Zappa. “Hellvis” is a speedier version of the same thing.

The Roots of Power Pop – Review

February 1, 1997

Without these bands, it is unlikely we would have seen acts like Green Day, Presidents of the U.S.A, Weezer, Liz Phair, Matthew Sweet or even Nirvana.

Champ! – “Passing Car” – Review

February 1, 1997

Combines the dissonant heaviness of Tad with a kitschy garage flavor.

William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet – Music from the Motion Picture – Review

February 1, 1997

Great movie, great music. Not since KIDS has a soundtrack been so unmistakably evocative of the film it purports to represent.

The Resonance Found at the Core of a Bubble – Review

February 1, 1997

Some of it is archaic “experimental” composition that’s more headache inducing than “trance” inducing. Illbient can be cool, but this is just too boring.

Carcass – Wake Up and Smell The Carcass – Review

February 1, 1997

Pillaging the Carcass archives, Earache releases, while perhaps not a best of, at least an overview of Carcass’ nearly decade-long career of extremity.

Reflections in the Looking Glass: A Tribute to Siouxsie and the Banshees – Review

February 1, 1997

I’m most taken with Collide’s “Obsession,” Sin’s “Skin,” and Ex-Voto’s “Monitor.” Their use of industrial elements add a whole new level of haunting madness.

Buzzkill – Up – Review

February 1, 1997

Up is supermegabonus punk. There’s even a cover of “Hellbent for Leather.” It will drive the rats from your house and make the neighbors’ kids start screaming.

Oi!/Skampilation Vol. #2: Skalloween – Review

February 1, 1997

Recorded live at the sold-out Oi!/Skalloween festival at Coney Island High, NYC in ’95, Skalloween combines old-time ska, ska/punk, and punk rock on one CD.

Bracket – “E” Is For Everything On Fat Wreck Chords – Review

February 1, 1997

A little catch-me-up for those who don’t get 7″s. As always, Bracket combine rampaging pop punk, clever power pop anthems, and goofy ditties.