Lollipop Magazine

The Absolute Zeros – Dreams Gone Sour – Review

September 1, 1998

Taking influences like The Who and Small Faces and milking these foundations of sound, until ultimately, all hope is vanquished in a wash of artless banality.

Lester Bangs Remembered – Review

September 1, 1998

it was evident that above all else, he gave a shit. He was a fan of rock ‘n’ roll who possessed a gifted script of prose and a heady background in lit. to boot.

Tattoo of Pain – Vengeance Is Mine – Review

September 1, 1998

Industrial that borrows from old NYC hardcore bands rather than bad metal, they prefer to leave the ambiguities alone and concentrate on writing songs.

Sugarsmack – Tank Top City – Review

September 1, 1998

Hope Nicholls’ larynx-tearing style is strongly reminiscent of The Runaways’ “Cherry Bomb” played through an 8-track player that had a speedball spilled in it.

Girlfriend in a Coma – Review

September 1, 1998

Though only eight years have passed since Generation X, both Coupland, and the late-born miscreants about which he writes, have come of age.

Stuck Mojo – Rising – Review

September 1, 1998

By the end of Rising, Stuck Mojo have run through hip hop and a political-bashing thrash-a-rama, but it’s the down-and-dirty shuffle thang that trips me out.

Flipside – #111 – Review

September 1, 1998

Another mammoth issue with interviews, columns, record reviews, poetry, letters, and ads. And crazy-ass original photos. Flipside makes punk rock look fun.

Source Direct – Controlled Developments – Review

September 1, 1998

These Metalheadz stalwarts kick the ballistics with some great beats, and also throw curveballs at you to keep your ears in check while your body grooves.

Fetish Magazine – #1 – Review

September 1, 1998

The images are clean, clear, and although there’s an abundance of silicone, they’re kinky enough to warrant a high rating on anyone’s perv-o meter.

Some Velvet Sidewalk – The Lowdown – Review

September 1, 1998

This release features three remixes from their last full-length, Generate!, as well as four brand-spanking new songs.