Lollipop Magazine

Ska Sucks – Review

November 1, 1998

Following the seminal comp Punk Sucks, Liberation decided to try their hand at exploiting, ahem, releasing ska. 75 minutes of ska in its many forms.

Cinema Beer Nuts – Review

December 1, 1997

As with any mixed bag of nuts, some are savory, some are bitter, some are almost candy sweet, and a handful can be swallowed without really noticing any taste.

Mustard Plug – Evildoers Beware – Review

October 1, 1997

One of the definitive 3rd wave bands, Mustard Plug returns with swift guitar licks, strong but not overpowering horns, zesty bass lines, and solid drumming.

Skankin in the Pit – Review

May 1, 1997

Half American ska-punk and half Japanese ska-punk, the sonic equivalent of a few quadruple cappuccinos in rapid succession.

Ska: The Third Wave – Review

April 1, 1995

The Third Wave of ska has it all: Sexy instrumentals, big band, and street punk, rude music for rude boys and girls, and a whole lotta skankin’ going on.

We Don’t Skare – Review

November 1, 1994

Carrying on the tradition, today’s ska bands are keeping the original feel while expanding the form slightly enough to maintain its freshness.

Skarmageddon – Review

September 1, 1994

All based loosely on the “ump-ah, ump-ah” guitar, has horns and often reeds, and bass lines are bouncy, but the deviations here are numerous.