Lollipop Magazine

Bored Generation – Review

November 1, 1996

The faves of surfers, skaters and snowboarders on an enhanced CD. Some unreleased tracks. And the interactive part of the disc is actually (gasp!) interactive.

Lollapalooza 1996 – Review

August 1, 1996

Alterna-slacker-pop-rock-metalheads all gathered in Pownal, VT to give all their money away to major corporations in the guise of a music festival.

The Showcase Showdown – with Rancid, Rocket From The Crypt at Avalon – Review

May 1, 1996

The Showcase Showdown are Boston’s best punk band, sounding like a hyper-kinetic cross between the Dickies and the Dead Kennedys.

Rocket From The Crypt – with Rancid, The Showcase Showdown at Avalon – Review

May 1, 1996

The two-man horn section fit right into place alongside the heavy percussion, loud guitars, and pounding bass. Festive, frat party psychobilly punk.

Rancid – with Rocket From The Crypt, The Showcase Showdown at Avalon- Review

May 1, 1996

Rancid blasted right into “Roots Radicals” and mass hysteria ensued. Although I didn’t want to like Rancid, I have to admit they were really fun and energetic.

Rancid – at The Strand – Review

December 1, 1995

When Rancid play, it’s pure magic. Their presence is overwhelming and the energy is consuming. Tim is an angel on stage, so vulnerable, yet powerful.

Rancid – …And Out Come the Wolves – Interview

September 1, 1995

An interview with guitarist/singer Lars Fredericksen

Rancid – with Waterbug, Daltonic at Avalon – Review

April 1, 1995

From the bass-grooving “Radio” to the ska anthem, “I Want a Riot,” Rancid seemed as tight as ever and even more pissed then the last time I saw them.

Daltonic – with Waterbug, Rancid at Avalon – Review

April 1, 1995

Daltonic’s set was truly amazing. They were as tight as ever. Their new guitarist sounded great alongside Nick’s groove-pounding bass and Scott’s vocal assault.

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.