Lollipop Magazine

Punk-O-Rama – 5 – Review

September 1, 2000

A lotta punk inspires me to smash jewel cases, not the state, so when I wanna relisten to/go-get-the-latest by some of these bands, that says a lot.

Before You Were Punk 2 – Another Punk Rock Tribute to ’80s New Wave – Review

January 1, 2000

Before You Were Punk2 begins its 12 songs (only 37 minutes) with The Suicide Machines’ take on The Romantics “What I Like About You.”

Of Things to Come – Review

September 1, 1999

A 14-song, 33 minute soundtrack to a snowboarding video and, for a change, not a bunch of songs you wonder how the hell anyone could ever snowboard to.

Bouncing Souls – Hopeless Romantic – Review

June 1, 1999

New Wave and Billy Idol are slipped in amidst pep-rally cheers, pub anthems, nostalgic reminiscences, and, well, driving rock.

Music to Kill For – Review

April 1, 1999

Punkabilly, punkpop, ska, and power pop make up the history of Side One Dummy. Music to Kill For, their ninth release, is a retrospective.

The Bouncing Souls – Interview

December 1, 1997

An interview with Bryan Kienlen, Greg Attonito, Pete Steinkopf, and Shal Khichi

Punk Rock Jukebox – Records

February 1, 1996

Twenty-three bands contribute one cover tune each of punk rock oldies that inspired them to creativity, or pure imitation, as the case may be.

The Bouncing Souls – Maniacal Laughter – Review

February 1, 1996

The positive energy, the sing-a-long choruses, the shouts of “Oi! Oi! Oi!” whenever feasible, and the playful paces of punk are as fashionable as ever.

The Bouncing Souls – with SNFU at The Rat – Review

September 1, 1995

The singer, Greg, had the goofiest facial expressions allowed by law in a public place. Fast, tight, melodic and brimming with good feeling for all.

SNFU – with The Bouncing Souls at The Rat – Review

September 1, 1995

Vocalist Mr. Chi Pig is definitely one wacked-out human. Leaping everywhere with them dread/braid things. His fellow SNFUers played and sang along tightly.