September 1998 – Page 13 – Lollipop Magazine

Alana Davis – Blame It On Me – Review

September 1, 1998

Sweet and slow as maple liqueur dripped over ice, Alana Davis’ voice eases down into the fine space between slow jazz and folk rock.

The Normal – “Warm Leatherette” – Review

September 1, 1998

In honor of Mute Records’ 20th anniversary, the label’s first-ever single, “Warm Leatherette” b/w “t.v.o.d.” by The Normal, is being re-released.

Against All Authority – All Fall Down – Review

September 1, 1998

Energetic, socially-conscious, bouncy punk. They got the skank down, they know how to spit, they support good causes, they’re mediocre.

The Morlocks – Uglier Than You’ll Ever Be – Review

September 1, 1998

I know a lotta these garage bands pride themselves on their lo/no-fi “wyld and primitive” recording, and I can dig that, but this one just sounds like garbage.

This Mortal Boils – Fiction

September 1, 1998

Nothing like coming across as a purple-haired, snot-nosed, bratty punk at the tender age of thirty. What do you like, ya big sourpuss? And that’s the thing…

Accept – The Final Chapter – Review

September 1, 1998

Accept is a necessity for a well-rounded archive, but this double live record is not.

The Halo Benders – The Rebel’s Not In – Review

September 1, 1998

All the best parts of the member’s bands are mashed into one gorgeous mess of boogie-down rhythm, guitar mastery, and off-kilter vocal and lyric work.

Abhinanda – Review

September 1, 1998

Abhinanda has a power and intensity reminiscent of so many Dischord bands, but breaks it up with old-school melodies and even an acoustic number or two.

The Everdawn – Poems Burn the Past – Review

September 1, 1998

Like Kreator? Check out The Everdawn.

The Electric Hellfire Club – Unholy Roller – Review

September 1, 1998

This is mostly remixes, so I can dismiss the mediocre material as b-sides that should’ve never seen the light of day. Oh yeah, they cover “Shout at the Devil.”