Lollipop Magazine

Jawbreaker – 24 Hour Revenge Therapy – Review

November 1, 1994

Jawbreaker is a three-piece out of San Francisco, punk by definition although their lyrics are above the standard for that genre.

Jabberjaw – No. 5: Good To The Last Drop – Review

October 1, 1994

A compilation of 17 of the most palpitation-inspiring scenesters around (Jawbox, Girls Against Boys, Seaweed, Hole, Beck, etc.) and for a good cause.

That Dog – Review

October 1, 1994

This is no screechy girl band, they harmonize and feature such instrumentation as a violin while managing to shake your neighbor’s Dali prints off the walls.

Transition – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1994

Although they originate from the Bay Area, Transition professes not to fit into the San Fran thing musically, and are happy to be out and about.

Toadies – Rubberneck – Review

September 1, 1994

They’re a tight, fast alternation between punk’s three chord guitar slam and hardcore metal’s intricate lead. When they hit, they hit hard.

Grind – with Tracy Bonham, Velveteen, Jennifer Trynin, Sextiles at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1994

Not clean or intricate but powerful and catchy. A powerful if uncomplicated noise. Deserving of the headliner’s slot.

Velveteen – with Tracy Bonham, Sextiles, Grind, Jennifer Trynin at The Middle East Cafe- Review

September 1, 1994

Heavy keyboard filled in the guitar blanks and lent a bit of distinction to their sound (a la Stone Roses/Charolette’s Wheel). Musically familiar.

Tracy Bonham – with Velveteen, Sextiles, Grind, Jennifer Trynin at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1994

Tracy Bonham performed catchy and sing-songy songs that were girly and cute but began to get on your nerves with the politely timed “yelp” chorus.

Sextiles – with Tracy Bonham, Velveteen, Grind, Jennifer Trynin at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1994

One hell of a drummer and loud, loud, slap bass. The music was a direct contrast to the singer’s voice, which was ex-sques-ite-ly sweet, melodious and flowery.