Lollipop Magazine

Marion – This World and Body – Review

March 1, 1996

Marion are super-young, and, after all, this is only their debut. I mean, it’s about as good as Radiohead’s debut, and look how far they’ve come.

Menswear – Nuisance – Review

November 1, 1995

Menswear’s best moments recall Buzzcocks or early Jam. At their worst moments, it becomes apparent that Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet had an indelible effect.

Paul Weller – Stanley Road – Review

September 1, 1995

I’ve always been impressed that the ex-frontman of mod punk legends, the Jam and Style Council, can wind up sounding like Eric Clapton and actually pull it off.

Postcards From America – Review

July 1, 1995

Personally, I snatched this tape for the 1970s truckin’ classic by Stonewall Jackson “Me and You and a Dog Named Boo.”

Hagfish – Rocks Your Lame Ass – Review

May 1, 1995

Pop punk produced by Bill Stevenson & Stephan Egerton of Descendents/ALL. You know the pop-pop… pop drum style that’s been missing from ALL? Hagfish have it.

Die Cheerleader – Son of Filth – Review

April 1, 1995

The huge and angry voice of singer Sam Ireland provides the melodic spearhead for what drives these tracks, namely bassist Debbie Quargnolo’s pounding low end.

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.