Lollipop Magazine

Capsize 7 – Mephisto – Interview

March 1, 1996

An interview with Geoff Abell, Joe Taylor, Mike Jackson, and Chris Toms

Chris Knox – Songs From 1990 – Review

March 1, 1996

Re-issue of five oldies from the eccentric uncle of New Zealand kiwi-pop, setting aside the noisier extremes in favor of one man, one living-room, one guitar.

Misfits – Collection II – Review

March 1, 1996

Compiled are Beware tracks like “Attitude” and “Last Caress,” rare gems like “Rat Fink” and “Return of the Fly,” and some Earth A.D. and Walk Among Us songs.

Combine – The History of American Rock and Roll – Review

February 1, 1996

Tight yet chaotic, this is nouveau punk like it oughta be; delightfully twisted, ear-splitting guitar noise, played at high speeds with brat attitude.

Peach – II – Review

December 1, 1995

Another band from Seattle that sounds just like a band from Seattle. I’d throw some names around, but I don’t really want to.

Ben Folds Five – Review

July 1, 1995

Imagine Squeeze with a definite punk edge. Sweeping energy, memorable songs, and great lyrics make this album a total, absolute must get.

Engine 88 – Clean Your Room – Review

June 1, 1995

One second it’s punky, driving pop, the next it’s noisy pop with dark lyrics, then jangly pop with insightfully inane lyrics. Everything they do, they do well.

Bracket – 4-Wheel Vibe – Review

June 1, 1995

The same bopping energy, clever choruses, and pick-shredding guitarwork of their earlier work, but the hooks are more integrated. Every song is great.

Combine – Norfolk VA – Review

April 1, 1995

Resplendent with that quaint regional twang, this power trio plays hard, fast and loud.

Idaho – This Way Out – Interview

April 1, 1995

An interview with Jeff Martin