Lollipop Magazine

Fixion – with Marble Index at the Rat – Review

October 1, 1995

Though certainly inspired by bands such as Ministry and Nine Inch Nails, Fixion features a more organic component.

Eskimo – at The Rat – Review

October 1, 1995

Believe me, it was a party. The funk brought us close, the lyrics made us grin, the twisted lines made us jump up and down with glee.

Edwyn Collins – at the Paradise – Review

October 1, 1995

Edwyn Collins is a consummate performer, and he writes wonderful songs as well. He’s just as good on stage as he is on record, and that suits me just fine.

David Bowie – with Prick, Nine Inch Nails at Great Woods – Review

October 1, 1995

He sang the songs from Outside, the soundtrack to a diary not yet complete. He made the connection between the misery of NIN and the whirling life around us.

Supersuckers – at Axis – Review

October 1, 1995

AC/DC-esque guitar riffs with distortion effects something like the Heretix, with a psychobilly punk beat throughout.

Bëowülf – with Forty, Fifty Lashes at the Rat – Review

September 1, 1995

Dale Henderson is a fucking madman with a white Stratocaster. Go see Bëowülf for a kick in the ass and one hardcore lesson in showmanship.

Angry Salad – at the Jamaica Pond Roadhouse – Review

September 1, 1995

Angry Salad is one of those rare rock bands that is not attempting to save the world; the boys are just trying to look good, sound good, and have a good time.

Amanda’s Dirty Secret – with Holy Smokes, Heavens to Murgatroid, Scissorfight, The Hellions in Kittery, Maine – Review

September 1, 1995

At times, Amanda’s Dirty Secret sounded like Hole, at times like some DC post-punk band, and by this time, I was getting pretty drunk.

Ultra Bidé – with Halcion, Foetus at Mama Kin – Review

September 1, 1995

The Japan-cum-New York trio weaved between ambient drone, punk, and all-out noise rock, and somehow made it work.

Ugly Kid Joe – with Souls at Zero at The Strand – Review

September 1, 1995

They’re a fun band with a few good songs like, “Everything About You.” The highlight of the evening was hearing their catchy new tune, “Jesus Rode A Harley.”