Lollipop Magazine

Radiopuhelimet – Hygiene – Review

April 1, 1995

Radiopuhelimet are from Finland, and would be a good introduction for people interested in foreign hardcore.

Silver Jews – Silver Jews / New Radiant Storm King – Review

April 1, 1995

“The Sabellion Rebellion” is a charming, minimalist slacker tune, and “Old New York,” is spoken/sung poetry set to a lounge music background.

New Radiant Storm King – Silver Jews / New Radiant Storm King – Review

April 1, 1995

“The Sabellion Rebellion” is a charming, minimalist slacker tune, and “Old New York,” is spoken/sung poetry set to a lounge music background.

Iceburn – Poetry of Fire – Review

April 1, 1995

One of the most boring albums I have ever heard. A 72 minute sludgy mess you can’t make heads or tails of.

Half Japanese – Greatest Hits – Review

April 1, 1995

Half Japanese have made a lifestyle of inelegance, led by guru Jad Fair. Greatest Hits spans a 12 album career and includes plenty of unreleased material.

Dillon Fence – Living Room Scene – Review

March 1, 1995

A real mixed bag from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Some songs fail to hold one’s attention, others are irresistible.

Wallmen – Variety Showcase – Review

March 1, 1995

Wallmen deliver five songs of vintage ’70s cheeseball rock, ’90s style. Variety Showcase is very entertaining, but not really essential.

The 6ths – Wasp’s Nests – Review

March 1, 1995

Every song is pure, hummable pop music with basic structures and a staying power that etches permanent grooves into your memory.

Spiritualized – Pure Phase – Review

March 1, 1995

A string section, harmonica, and various sound effects spice up their spiritual, lullaby rock ‘n’ roll.

Royal Trux – Thank You – Review

March 1, 1995

Royal Trux combines heavy blues with the best of ’70s punk rock American style. There’s plenty of Rolling Stones and Paul Revere and the Raiders in there.