Lollipop Magazine

Jackyl – Night of the Living Dead – Review

May 1, 1996

It’s live. Imagine a Paul Stanley/James Brown hybrid singing for an AC/DC/Molly Hatchet tribute band.

Supple – Puppet’s Night Out – Review

March 1, 1996

Supple really tore me up, like Pinhead in Clive Barker’s Hellraiser. Hooks shooting out of nowhere, hitting their mark and tearing at those soft spots.

Xanax 25 – Denial Fest – Review

February 1, 1996

Heavy, moody pop with crashing guitars. Jaik Miller’s vocals on “Scary Dream Fade” are so overwhelmingly raw they raised the hair on the back of my neck.

Humble Gods – Review

November 1, 1995

They’re wild, break the rules, and love publicity stunts. They play raw, unfiltered punk rock with enough manic energy, hate, and humor to make ’em rock.

Hooch – Maximum Shindig – Review

November 1, 1995

“Trapeze” is literally a circus of chaotic tomfoolery, and it only gets weirder from there on out. A nice novelty album, but not crucial to your collection.

Means To An End – Review

April 1, 1995

The vocals are passionate and rich, the guitars are pleasantly noisy pop, and the strolling bass and intricate drumming provide a sound foundation.

Tad – Live Alien Broadcast – Review

February 1, 1995

Live Alien Broadcast gives us ten grooving tunes that burst with raw power and crunching intensity.

At The Gates – Terminal Spirit Disease – Review

February 1, 1995

A hellbent express train loaded with mean guitars tuned low, speedcore drumming and Kreator/Whiplash death vocals. Produced by Tomas Skogsburg.

Xanax 25 – “80’s Kid” – Review

February 1, 1995

This reeks of label money. Wild graphics and over-production couldn’t save this turd.

Overdose – Progress of Decadence – Review

November 1, 1994

Brazil not only produced Sepultura, it produced Overdose. The two bands began at the same time, but Overdose has only recently made it to American ears.