Lollipop Magazine

Social Distortion – at the Middle East – Review

October 1, 1996

Their set consisted of selections from each release (plus Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire,” which was dedicated “to the ladies… let it burn, motherfucker!”).

Whorgasm – Smothered : Remake Remodel – Review

September 1, 1996

Akin to White Zombie-meets-NIN and Ministry, with elements of Pink Floyd and Pantera. Contains a brutal, butchered version of Deep Purple’s “Highway Star.”

Trash Brats – Out Of The Closet – Review

September 1, 1996

Bubblegum in drag – they look like the New York Dolls and sound like the Bay City Rollers on speed.

Porn Flakes – Moo Jack City – Review

September 1, 1996

Silly, sarcastic rap ‘n’ roll by a quirky quintet from Toledo, Ohio.

Manny and Lo – Review

September 1, 1996

Amanda and Laurel – aka Manny (Scarlett Johansson) and Lo (Aleska Palladino) – are sisters who run away from foster homes to live life together.

Black Rose Garden – Review

September 1, 1996

Based out of Worcester, MA, this six-piece alterna-tribal orchestra is a fine-tuned unit that creates colorful, majestic compositions.

Sea Monster – Death Taxes and Sea Monster – Review

August 1, 1996

“Barbecue At Phil’s” is the ultimate party song, and Sea Monster are the ultimate party band. Play this disc at your next beer bash and let the good times roll!

Neon Jesus – with Bile at Mama Kin – Review

August 1, 1996

Boston’s Neon Jesus sounded like a combination of Faith No More, Metallica, and Soundgarden with a light dusting of Jane’s Addiction and Clawfinger.

Bile – with Neon Jesus at Mama Kin – Review

August 1, 1996

The noise was hypnotic. It sounded almost orchestral. The drums sounding like trumpets. Krz and Brett, their hair sweaty & stringy, looked like swamp creatures.

Skin Trade – #8 – Review

August 1, 1996

If editor Floyd Hardwick’s views and comments are intended as sarcasm, then I’m amused. His article about “High Maintenance Women” made me cackle.