Lollipop Magazine

Bush – at the Paradise – Review

April 1, 1995

Angered vocal power mixed with the sounds of early Nirvana, Candlebox, and a dash of Trent Reznor. Such fusion gives Bush a new and yet familiar sound.

The Gravel Pit – with Dillion Fence at Mama Kin – Review

April 1, 1995

The Gravel Pit stole the show. Whimsical vocal sound, and the ability to integrate the Farfisa organ into ’90s pop rock.

Idaho – This Way Out – Interview

April 1, 1995

An interview with Jeff Martin

Pop: Do We Not Like That? – Review

April 1, 1995

This feels like being let in on a big secret.

Dirt Merchants – Scarified – Interview

April 1, 1995

An interview singer Maria Christopher, guitarist Mike Malone, bassist Alex Kirsch, and drummer John Malone

Better Than Ezra – Deluxe – Review

March 1, 1995

This Louisiana trio is best described as “Toad the Wet Sprocket and the Gin Blossoms co-headline for a Muzak benefit.” Deluxe is as sappy as sappy gets.

Cranes – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

March 1, 1995

They employ entrancing melodies that are a unique mixture of wrenching instrumentation and Alison Shaw’s elfin vocals.

Clouds – Thunderhead – Review

March 1, 1995

Thunderhead journeys through everything from cotton candy power-pop to dismal, droning angst.

Elastica – Stutter – Review

February 1, 1995

If Veruca Salt is getting a bit too mainstream for you, then take a step back and lend an ear to Elastica.

The Gravel Pit – at the Tam – Review

February 1, 1995

Hailing from CT, The Gravel Pit have all the components of a straight-forward rock band, with the added use of keyboards.