Lollipop Magazine

Down by Law – Last of the Sharpshooters – Interview

October 1, 1997

An interview with Dave Smalley

Union 13 – East Los Presents – Review

September 1, 1997

A good stab at Hüsker Dü’s Land Speed Record in intensity. It’s more punk than hardcore, and a very refreshing glass of youthful angst on this hot sunny day.

Millencolin – For Monkeys – Review

September 1, 1997

I’d’ve liked to’ve heard a bit o’ the tight-as-a-monkey’s-fist piccolo snare (á la The Specials) in “Monkey Boogie,” but it’s still a butt-wagging ska ditty.

Wayne Kramer – Citizen Wayne – Review

June 1, 1997

He was one of the MC5’s guitar slingers. He played with Johnny Thunders and G.G. Allin. He’s never given a bad interview in his life.

DFL – Grateful – Review

June 1, 1997

It’s “Old Fashioned Hardcore,” as they describe it, like Dischord, circa 1981 (like Void) or the Gang Green and FUs (I’m talkin’ the reeeaaally short songs).

Pennywise – Full Circle – Review

June 1, 1997

Full Circle is like smearing your favorite ice cream over your face again. Nothing wrong with it at all. Any day.

Epitaph Records – Brett Gurewitz – Interview

June 1, 1997

An interview with Brett Gurewitz

Ten Foot Pole – Unleashed – Review

May 1, 1997

With a new voice and a clearer sound courtesy of Ryan Greene, Unleashed may as well be by a different band from the Ten Foot Pole that released Rev.

The Humpers – Plastique Valentine – Review

April 1, 1997

Not only is this record full of cool hate songs, but said hate songs are pretty believable, as well as funny as hell.

Pulley – Esteem Driven Engine – Review

December 1, 1996

Pulley is vocalist Scott (ex-Ten Foot Pole), guitarist Jim (bassist of Strung Out), drummer Jordan (of Strung Out), bassist Matt (ex-Face To Face), and Mike.