Lollipop Magazine

Tricky – Angels with Dirty Faces – Review

November 1, 1998

Kudos for letting Scott Ian play more than the three riffs he’s been churning out for over a decade in Anthrax, but still, this is a major disappointment.

Insane Clown Posse – The Great Milenko – Review

November 1, 1997

A unique blueprint that combines distinct, albeit abrasive, rap ‘n’ rant styled vocals with funky electronic percussion and a dark carnival atmosphere.

Longpigs – The Sun is Often Out – Review

September 1, 1997

Crispen Hunt’s vocals (complete with angelic falsetto) to make the Longpigs a great band, but they also write the most powerful pop songs I’ve ever heard.

U2 – Pop – Review

July 1, 1997

The new album borrows from the textiles of electroharmonica while refraining their mistakable signature sound. One of the best four-man quartets in the world.

John Parish and Polly Jean Harvey – Dance Hall At Louse Point – Review

November 1, 1996

The twelve songs here give Harvey room to flaunt her dramatic range, from chanteuse to shrew, wet with passion to dry with ennui.

New Kingdom – New Kingdom / Ultra Bide split – Review

September 1, 1996

“Mexico Or Bust,” the only New Kingdom tune I’m familiar with, convinces me that they can kick Killdozer’s ass around the block and know it.

Ultra Bidé – New Kingdom / Ultra Bidé split – Review

September 1, 1996

Ultra Bidé are one of the few guitar-based bands around who access the frequency of electronic trance music, and yet can still be called “rock.”

The Drag – Satellites Beaming Back At You – Review

May 1, 1996

If Blur and Oasis were a) American, and b) infectious, spirited and hooky, they’d be The Drag. A collection of ambitious lyrics with tunes that stay with you.

Pulp – Different Class – Interview

May 1, 1996

An interview with guitarist Mark Webber

Local H – As Good As Dead – Interview

May 1, 1996

An interview with vocalist/guitarist Scott Lucas