Lollipop Magazine

Vast – Visual Audio Sensory Theater – Review

September 1, 1998

Rather than labeling John Crosby’s music as Gothic, it’s probably wiser to group him in with the grim mood market best exemplified by Tool.

Catch 22 – Keasbey Nights – Review

September 1, 1998

The often aggressive-edged Catch Twenty-Two, like the Offbeatniks, Mustard Plug, Skankin’ Pickle, and Eclectics, fit between the Bosstones and Operation Ivy.

V Classic Volume One – Review

September 1, 1998

Three Roni Size tracks (pushing drum’n’bass towards its obvious jazz-based ends), one by Goldie, and several featuring superstars from Metalheadz and Reprazent.

Cannibal Corpse – Gallery of Suicide – Review

September 1, 1998

Wiith Gallery of Suicide, they manage to vary their pacing and styles, mixing in some cool grindcore structures with their old-school death metal stylings.

Bran Van 3000 – Glee – Review

September 1, 1998

Proving that Beck doesn’t have a monopoly on eclectic compositions, Jamie Di Salvio enlisted the aid of 20 Montreal-based musicians for this offbeat offering.

Hepcats Took My Baby – Review

September 1, 1998

Like any pot-luck night of local-band cruising (Supporting Your Local Scene with title caps just bursting with your good intentions), some of the bands suck.

Rowan-Morrison’s Guide To Home Videos – Column

September 1, 1998

Prior to Trainspotting, the guilty parties created this grimmer, yet equally-amusing film. Three friends, one corpse, a case of cash, and plenty of dark laughs.

Borknargar – The Olden Domain – Review

September 1, 1998

Add to my list of favorite black metal supergroups with Arcturus and War. While stylistically galloping all over the map, this has a vibe like a concept album.

Unwound – Challenge For A Civilized Society – Review

September 1, 1998

Unwound breaks no new ground, sticking to their tried and true formula of Big Black-like guitar histrionics, tribal bass, and wonderfully off-kilter drum beats.

Ty Tabor – Moonflower Lane – Review

September 1, 1998

Read the title again. You get the gist. Ty used to be in King’s X.