John Monopoly – Lollipop Magazine

John Monopoly – Head Shaking Timer in the Heart of the Strategy – Review

September 1, 1995

Johnathan Comey’s distinctive vocals teeter between mellow croon and outrage. Rick Hiller on bass and Steve Thomas on drums, never ceases to amaze.

John Monopoly – “Dead Wrong” – Review

June 1, 1995

Hard driving funk rock with a sense of ’80s humor. Great cover of Thomas Dolby’s “She Blinded Me With Science.”

Rippopotamus – with Chucklehead, John Monopoly at Local 186 – Review

October 1, 1994

These guys were very tight and very funky. My only problem with this band lies in the tight leash they keep on the horn section. Let those horns loose!

John Monopoly – with Chucklehead, Rippopotamus at Local 186 – Review

October 1, 1994

Possessing one of the tightest drummer/bass combinations I’ve yet seen in a local band, John Monopoly completely blew my mind.

Chucklehead – with John Monopoly, Rippopotamus at Local 186 – Review

October 1, 1994

This band has no leash on their horn section. They rip. The drum/bass connection was earthy and solid. The gorilla costumes they came out in were a nice touch.