Fat Wreck Chords – Page 19 – Lollipop Magazine

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Have a Ball – Interview

September 1, 1997

An interview with vocalist Spike

88 Fingers Louie – The Dom Years – Review

April 1, 1997

Sure, they sounded almost identical to every other caffeinated punkpop band of the early ’90s, but 88 Fingers Louie sounded rawer and had hoarser vocals.

Screw 32 – Under The Influence of Bad People – Review

April 1, 1997

A fine and powerful blend of SoCal melodic punk slingshotted into the East Bay, Screw 32 grabs the back of my underwear and holds me on my tip toes.

Bracket – “E” Is For Everything On Fat Wreck Chords – Review

February 1, 1997

A little catch-me-up for those who don’t get 7″s. As always, Bracket combine rampaging pop punk, clever power pop anthems, and goofy ditties.

Screeching Weasel – Bark Like A Dog – Review

February 1, 1997

Has many of the same elements that made SW great in the first place. It bops, it sneers, it snarls, there are lots of “whoa-whoa”s and “whoa-ah-oh”s.

Good Riddance – A Comprehensive Guide to Moderne Rebellion – Review

December 1, 1996

I hate calling punk songs pretty, but sometimes Good Riddance comes close, and “A Credit to His Gender,” featuring Cinder Block (Tilt), is a perfect example.

Strung Out – Suburban Teenage Wasteland Blues – Review

October 1, 1996

Strung Out have the goods to be superstars. Until then, they’re a top-notch pure speed punk band.

Snuff – Snuff Said – Review

October 1, 1996

While Flibbidydibbidydob is a cool novelty item with its share of strong songs, it’s Snuff Said… whose absence makes any pop punk collection incomplete.

Snuff – Flibbidydibbidydob – Review

October 1, 1996

Fat Wreck have reissued their obscure Snuff Said… LP (including the first 7″) and an EP of cover tunes of everyone from the Who to GBH, Flibbidydibbidydob.

Goober Patrol – Vacation – Review

October 1, 1996

I guess we all have to face it: pop punk isn’t going away just yet. But these guys seem quite sincere and the songs are fun, so stop being such a snob!