Lollipop Magazine

Tight Bro’s from Way Back When – Runnin’ Thru My Bones – Review

September 1, 1999

“Gimme Luv!” the Bro’s croon in screechy falsetto and pigeon-chested snarls, “Come On!” the band chimes in between meaty power chordage boogie struts.

Jad & David Fair – Monster Songs for Children – Review

November 1, 1998

26 songs, from A to Z, on movie/TV/comic book monsters ranging from Godzilla to The Man with X-Ray Eyes, with processed vocals and Weeny drum machine.

Cold Cold Hearts – Review

July 1, 1997

C.C.H. features post-Bratmobilers, Erin Smith and Allison Wolfe, with two other women, all of whom seem bent on emulating Bikini Kill.

Mary Lou Lord – Martian Saints – Review

May 1, 1997

It opens with a full rock band. Instruments drop out until we’re left with simply Mary Lou singing and playing guitar. That’s when she’s at her best.

Elliott Smith – “Speed Trials” – Review

February 1, 1997

Like Lou Barlow riding on a particularly moody wavelength with only an acoustic guitar and whispering drums. Simultaneously depressing and celebratory.

Universal Order Of Armageddon – UOA – Review

December 1, 1996

A compilation of 7″s and 12″s. The result is an encapsulated look at a band that lived an hour away from Nation of Ulysses, Rites Of Spring, and Fugazi.

Fitz of Depression – Seemingly Vague – Review

February 1, 1996

Fitz of Depression is straight up punk rock. The music is non-offensive and likable. The song “2 Ripe” sounds like Descendents.

Bikini Kill – “Anti-Pleasure Dissertation” – Review

October 1, 1995

The greatest screaming ranters and Ramones riffs thieves this side of Shonen Knife are back and as sloppy as ever.

Witchy Poo – Mixed Metaphor – Review

October 1, 1995

21 folks from the Olympia, WA scene contribute to this 7″. The result is a glorious mish-mosh of indie-ish sounds, incoherent in the best sense of the word.

Mary Lou Lord – Review

April 1, 1995

Her voice is so sweet, it transports you from your crappy life. Funny thing is, that’s exactly what she’s singing about. Simply beautiful.