Middle East Cafe – Page 3 – Lollipop Magazine

Splashdown – at The Middle East – Review

April 1, 1997

Kaplan’s vocal lines captivate the audience as the crowd sways trying desperately to dance in the over-crowded stage front area.

The Jesus Lizard – at The Middle East – Review

April 1, 1997

David Yow is a pillar among purveyors of destruction and bad taste, and the Jesus Lizard rumbles and squeals like the hot water boiler just before it blows.

Kustomized – “Last Show” at the Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1996

The “new” Kustomized played hard, fast, solid, and rough with more energy and risk-taking than I’ve ever seen with the previous lineup.

5 Seconds Expired – with Mung, 6L6, Scissorfight at the Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1996

He was quite an accomplished screamer. The music seemed like the typical chugging metalcore, but it never got boring because of the numerous tempo changes.

6L6 – with Mung, Scissorfight, 5 Seconds Expired at the Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1996

They were loud, they were fast, they were pretentious, but they had lots of fun. They were just wild enough to avoid being commercial.

Mung – with 6L6, Scissorfight, 5 Seconds Expired at the Middle East Cafe – Review

October 1, 1996

I genuinely like Mung’s sloppy drunkpunk style, sing along (if you can understand them) choruses and “Rancid are a bunch of pansies” attitude.

Social Distortion – at the Middle East – Review

October 1, 1996

Their set consisted of selections from each release (plus Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire,” which was dedicated “to the ladies… let it burn, motherfucker!”).

Holy Cow – with One Of Us, The Moors at The Middle East – Review

September 1, 1996

By the time Holy Cow came on, I was beat. Working hard, drinking seriously, smoking too much. It all catches up. I made my choice, and took him home.

Ten O’Clock Scholar – with Omatic at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1996

Ten O’Clock Scholar took the stage around midnight. It was hot. It was Monday. It was no time to be at a rock show.

The Moors – with One Of Us, Holy Cow at The Middle East Cafe – Review

September 1, 1996

The Moors started things with a gentle sound, quiet hymns and chants in ancient languages, guitars entwining with delay and chorus. Always the chorus.