Live Review – Page 53 – Lollipop Magazine

Stompbox – with Bonehead, 6L6, and Tree at Axis – Review

April 1, 1994

Because it was his monster bellowing range that kept cracking, Erich switched to a doom metal roar and a hardcore scream.

Mutha’s Day Out – with I Mother Earth at Axis – Review

April 1, 1994

This fresh-faced young band from the sticks writes hit after hit. They even turned those memorable sing-along choruses into boot stompin’ verbal rampages.

Machines of Loving Grace – at Local 186 – Review

April 1, 1994

With snarling heavy metal guitars, a live drummer, and a trigger percussionist/sample spewer, Machines filled the stage and every molecule of air with mayhem.

I Mother Earth – with Mutha’s Day Out at Axis – Review

April 1, 1994

The sound was MUCH heavier than I’d expected from their release Dig, which is more trippy, jazzy progressive hard rock.

Bonehead – with 6L6, Stompbox, and Tree at Axis – Review

April 1, 1994

They blew off the funky, groovy little tunes from their demo and stuck with the full speed hardcore and punk rock rants that kept the crowd moving.

Zia – with Flail, Big Catholic Guilt at The Rat – Review

February 1, 1994

Zia’s live shows have gotten more involved and intricate, with assistance from some of the most competent names in Boston’s electronic music scene.

ToeTag – with Mung, Only Living Witness at The Rat – Review

February 1, 1994

Toetag spit out enraged two minute ditties in rapid succession and left the crowd wounded, weary, and stinky.

Stompcrotch – with 6L6, Powerman 5000 at the Middle East Cafe – Review

February 1, 1994

They jammed like veteran musicians, although the singer used lyric sheets. The singer roared majestically, and reminded me of Ted from 6L6 in a hat and shades.

Powerman 5000 – with 6L6, Stompcrotch at the Middle East Cafe – Review

February 1, 1994

From a bass line to a chill repetition of a phrase, caught the groove, then blasted their fluid rap-a-long, wah-saturated scream and ten ton guitar sound.

Plush – with Only Living Witness, Home, Grind, Cobalt 60 at Bill’s Bar & Venus – Review

February 1, 1994

Plush demonstrated why they’ve come so far so fast. Driving, hook-laden songs and thoughtful, arresting lyrics.