1997 – Page 96 – Lollipop Magazine

The Sugar Freaks – “Summertime” – Review

February 1, 1997

Two girls and a guy play kitschy garage rock with an Undertones (prolonged adolescence) mentality. Dionysus knows that 7″s are an end in themselves.

The Stallions – “I Love the USA!” – Review

February 1, 1997

Hard-hitting, Stooges-inspired jackhammer punk rock. It’s the “real thing,” but these four songs offer nothing with any staying power.

Z – Music For Pets – Interview

February 1, 1997

An interview with Dweezil Zappa

The Shaggs – Shaggs Own Thing – Review

February 1, 1997

No one in music today (or perhaps ever) can match, or even attempt to imitate what The Shaggs did over two decades ago.

The Amazing Royal Crowns – Interview

February 1, 1997

An interview with Jason “King” Kendall, Nate “Super 8” Moir, Jack “the Swinger” Hanlon, Johnny “The Colonel” Maguire

The Shaggs – Philosophy Of The World – Review

February 1, 1997

At first listen, it shocks listeners into laughter or outright panic. It seems each instrument was recorded separately, not listening to the other tracks.

The Multiple Cat – “A Test” – Review

February 1, 1997

This invokes everything from the Kinks to the Talking Heads, but with a slacker attitude. They do a half-assed job, but I guess that’s fashionable.

Strapping Young Lad – City – Interview

February 1, 1997

An interview with Devin Townsend

The Medveds – Your Drinking Ruined Christmas – Review

February 1, 1997

Mid-tempo punk rock with three guys sharing the mic. Decent pogo drinking tunes that remind me of a tighter early Queers (pre-Love Songs For the Retarded).

Speed McQueen – Interview

February 1, 1997

An interview with guitarist Mark