Lollipop Magazine

Steel Pole Bathtub – with Faith No More at Avalon – Review

June 1, 1995

A cross between early Pink Floyd, The Clash and Melvins, Steel Pole Bathtub shed some sweat upon Avalon’s stage and delivered a high-energy performance.

Faith No More – with Steel Pole Bathtub at Avalon – Review

June 1, 1995

Faith No More stand as one of the most creative, risk-taking bands around, while Mike Patton is one of the most entertaining, diverse talents of our generation.

Lenny – with Our Lady Peace at the Middle East Cafe – Review

May 1, 1995

With their Clash-like compositions, manic drummer, and tight, stack-laden stage power, Lenny is a definite must-see in the local scene.

Somewhere Between Heaven & Xanax – Review

May 1, 1995

There’s gold on this compilation, and it is hoped, by this reviewer, that at least a few of these bands (especially Incinerator) release full-length offerings.

Ecomium: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin – Review

May 1, 1995

There are big names on Encomium doing some stuff. The best tracks re-work the song in an interesting way or at least capture the spirit of the original.

Ugly Stick – Review

May 1, 1995

The Helmet/Tool clones are piling up like cop cars in the The Blues Brothers movie. Another attitude band to fill the void until Helmet and Tool return.

Ednaswap – Review

May 1, 1995

Man, I’m a sucker for intense female vocalists. Annie Preven sings her ass off on Ednaswap’s self-titled CD. The girl’s got rhythm.

Ecolyn – As The World – Review

May 1, 1995

Think Kansas-Dream Theatre-Yes. Sporting amazing, choral vocals, heavy organs, hot bass, and drumming with complex, quasi-jazz musical structures.

Beowulf – 2¢ – Review

May 1, 1995

Beowülf, like Suicidal Tendencies, was one of the premier skatepunk bands of Venice Beach back in the days of yore. They has returned with 2¢.

Bad Seed – Review

May 1, 1995

Almost Soundgarden, almost early Metallica, but they never get that keyed up. A sludged-out-Sabbath-drone, nice vocal harmonies and a leaden low-end thud.