Lollipop Magazine

The Firebird Band – The Setting Sun and it’s Satellites – Review

April 1, 2001

Initially a side project for Braid’s Chris Broach, The Firebird Band has been creating drum machine-based, minimalist jangly rock since ’97.

Electric Frankenstein – Fractured – Review

March 1, 1998

Super-high octane NYC punk rock, that’s all there is. Minimal overdubbing, minimal changes, no room for art or any of that shit. An EP, six songs – two covers.

Keep The Beat – Review

April 1, 1997

Rare and unreleased tracks by bands of interest that aren’t rare or unreleased because they’re inferior. Their style just isn’t the primary focus of the band.

Les Secretaires Volantes – Thermoplastique – Review

April 1, 1997

Like any great punk rock record, the lyrics come second to the physical qualities – the sweat, the smoke, the blood and the puke breath.

Field Day – Big Wheels – Review

February 1, 1997

They sound a little bit like Face to Face, a band they have toured with. Problem is, they sound like the weak tracks off a Face to Face album.

The Heads – Relaxing With… – Review

September 1, 1996

Slick inside, chicken ride, all aside, I’m not sure what to think, save that it’s like being at a Hovercraft show without the movie.

Collide – Beneath The Skin – Review

September 1, 1996

Collide creates a sound that is at once mysterious and obvious. KaRIN’s voice soars above us, we feel the rocky earth in Statik’s cyber-industrial foundations.

Fluf – The Classic Years – Review

February 1, 1996

The fattest sound in distorted guitars and deep, heartfelt singing that make me feel like a child getting a big hug by St. Nick every time I listen to Fluf.

Heavy Vegetable – Frisbie – Review

November 1, 1995

Four extremely talented musicians playing goofy-surreal, off-kilter pop. With the melodies jumping around and twisting like a weasel attacking a snake.

Morning Glories – Fully Loaded – Review

May 1, 1995

This is what you listen to while you trash your room.