Live Review – Page 46 – Lollipop Magazine

Standing on Earth – at Hard Rock Cafe – Review

October 1, 1994

The powerful rock/funk rhythm section and heavily chorused, chiming guitars are the perfect balance for the heartfelt vocals of singer/songwriter Don DiLego.

Spore – with The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black at The Rat – Review

October 1, 1994

The band seemed to be merely covering their songs rather than playing them. But Spore is STILL one of Boston’s finest, even at their worst.

Slughog – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1994

Twin bassists/vocalists up front screaming out in alternate turn, funhouse songs that slam, and a guitarist whose facial expressions are a show in themselves.

Shudder to Think – at The Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1994

Shudder to Think was the spotlight attraction at an invitation-only gala sponsored by Calvin Klein and Rums of Puerto Rico, and presented by Interview Magazine.

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!

Rancid – with The Queers at Axis – Review

October 1, 1994

ancid played to a tightly packed room with reckless abandon, spewing out song after song with little time for breathing.

Obituary – with Napalm Death, Machine Head at Club Babyhead – Review

October 1, 1994

A dazed yet smiling guy with a broken nose bleeding profusely emerged from the pit, finally made it to the exit. “Now that’s more like it,” I thought.

Mercy Rule – with Evelyn Swoons, Zuzu’s Pedals at T.T. the Bear’s – Review

October 1, 1994

Fronted by a really short girl with a monstrous bass, whacking that bad boy, stomping around, and belting out words I couldn’t grasp through the mucky mix.

Napalm Death – with Obituary, Machine Head at Club Babyhead – Review

October 1, 1994

Napalm Death bludgeon the crowd with the most intense core heard in a while. Their road experience showed and shined through their ever-so-tight set.

Machine Head – with Obituary, Napalm Death at Club Babyhead – Review

October 1, 1994

Machine Head proved themselves worthy of the opening slot. This is metal for the ’90s, pure power and feel.