Lollipop Magazine

Mustard Plug – Evildoers Beware – Review

October 1, 1997

One of the definitive 3rd wave bands, Mustard Plug returns with swift guitar licks, strong but not overpowering horns, zesty bass lines, and solid drumming.

The Bluebeats – Dance With Me – Review

June 1, 1997

As promised, these six middle-aged guys from New York capture a “fresh take on authentic Jamaican Rock Steady, Ska, and early Reggae – all with a twist of soul.”

What The Hell Is Ska? – Column

June 1, 1997

Ska originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s and early 1960s as a hybrid of the island music with the American music that was trickling into the islands.

Skankin’ Pickle – The Green Album – Review

February 1, 1997

This release is Skankin’ Pickle’s fifth and last with front man Mike Park who left to focus on The Bruce Lee Band and his new Asian Man Records label.

Mighty Mighty BossTones – Mighty Mighty Throwdown Live – Review

February 1, 1997

They energized the Boston scene with five nights of ska, punk and rock music at five sold out clubs all across the city.

The Hi Hats – Ska Got Soul – Review

November 1, 1996

Fuller sounding, bigger bass, and better horn presence, along with a faster, more upbeat tempo banish the older versions to sit on the shelf.

Venice Shoreline Chris – 4-Track Adventures – Review

September 1, 1996

Chris Murray (lead singer of Canada’s King Apparatus) plays old skool and rock steady with stripped-down production; just him and a four-track recorder.

The Slackers – Better Late Than Never – Review

September 1, 1996

The Slackers’ first full-length features members of Skinnerbox NYC and Stubborn All-Stars, or I should say, the other bands feature members of The Slackers.

Spring Heeled Jack – Static World View – Review

September 1, 1996

These boys from Connecticut play some incredible, fast, third wave ska that I’m still trying to describe.

Big Lick – Review

September 1, 1996

They describe themselves as “funked-up ska-core with a twist of jazz,” but that doesn’t account for the heavy sound or slightly punk ingredients.