Lollipop Magazine

East, West – Review

March 1, 1995

The stories vary in subject and theme, giving excellent illustrations of the differences between Eastern and Western culture, thought and ideals.

Sweet Lizard Illtet – with Soul Coughing at The Middle East Cafe – Review

February 1, 1995

The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” only it’s just Satan weaving tunes full of power, distortion, noise, fiddles, rap grooves, punk ,and a banjo solo or two.

Soul Coughing – with Sweet Lizard Illtet at The Middle East Cafe – Review

February 1, 1995

I was impressed with Ruby Vroom; but seeing these cats live, I am far beyond impressed. They are tight as hell; but they’re performers as well.

Jawbox – with Brainiac at The Middle East Cafe – Review

November 1, 1994

They played a good, healthy set consisting of almost everything from For Your Own Special Sweetheart, and a few older tunes from Grippe and Novelty.

Brainiac – with Jawbox at The Middle East Cafe – Review

November 1, 1994

They scared me, they confused me, and finally, they impressed me. Noise, innovation, and a blatant two-thumbs-up from the crowd.

Been Down So Long it Looks Like Up to Me – Review

September 1, 1994

Our hero – or antihero, depending which side of the bread you like buttered – Gnosses Pappadopoulis returning from a year of cross-country rambling.