Lollipop Magazine

Turd – Turdsville U.S.A. – Review

June 1, 1999

“I’m a man, drink from a can. I’m a man, goddamn.” Turd is rock’n’roll – black leather-wearin’, whisky-soaked stumblin’, rage screamin’, cock-in-hand swagger.

Tree – Radio Bootleg – Review

June 1, 1999

A live on-air performance, Radio Bootleg… is a greatest hits record, including bonus tracks of alternate studio versions not included in the live set.

The Weaklings – “Motorvatin'” – Review

June 1, 1999

“Motorvatin'” is Hanoi Rocks swerving down the streets of the Bowery no hands on the wheel cuz they got ’em down her pants.

The Weaklings – Four More Reasons to Love… – Review

June 1, 1999

This stuff is no-frills, low tech and high energy, played by sons of Iggy who grew up thinkin’ Raw Power would sound better if it was played really fast.

The Ubangis – “Lovesick” – Review

June 1, 1999

Sounds like it was recorded by an irate next-door neighbor as evidence for proposed legal action against our heroes.

The Tank – There’s No “I” in Band – Review

June 1, 1999

Two words: Good time. Two more words: The Tank. Music so vibrant and full of vigor, it might leap off the CD and go skateboarding.

The Subsonics – “Frankenstein” / “Mary Ann” – Review

June 1, 1999

It’s the Cramps’ “I Was A Teenage Werewolf” grappling at least thematically with the New York Dolls in the big scream drive-in theatre of Roky Erickson’s mind.

The Street Walkin’ Cheetahs Meet Cherrie Currie – “Cherry Bomb” – Review

June 1, 1999

This un’s got Cherrie Currie who actually sang the song with the Runaways. Fans of The Street Walkin’ Cheetahs’ll get some kinda kick, sure.

The Sons of Hercules – “Surfin’ In the Bars” – Review

June 1, 1999

Here’s two decently executed examples of moronic post-adolescent angst of the rock’n’roll era. Nothin’ really spectacular, but it’s a good time.

The Slobs – Another Piece of Junk – Review

June 1, 1999

A band that lives up to its name with the least amount of uh… “production values” this side of the Germs to boot!