Lollipop Magazine

Throwing Muses – In a Doghouse – Review

April 1, 1999

The most enjoyable release so far is the double CD re-issue of Throwing Muses debut album and EP, in addition to their initial demo tape.

Punch the Clown – The Secret Life of – Review

April 1, 1999

As the interest in mainstream ska starts to skank its way back to the underground, there are a few stragglers left who should’ve been part of the hype.

Dub Pistols – Point Blank – Review

January 1, 1999

While the Dub Pistols have the trappings of an electronica-flavor-of-the-month (remember Daft Punk?), they’re not devoid of talent.

Skinny Puppy – ReMix Dys Temper – Review

January 1, 1999

In order to keep the canine catalogue alive, Nettwerk has re-opened the dog pound’s archives and allowed their classics to be remixed.

Battery – Momentum EP – Review

January 1, 1999

When Battery started, their voltage was comparable to rubbing socks on a carpet. Now they could power up an electric chair and fry a guy to bacon.

London After Midnight – Psycho Magnet – Review

January 1, 1999

On Psycho Magnet, techno and gloom elements have been sewn together to create a dark and danceable fabric for the Nosferatu underground.

Voltaire – The Devil’s Bris – Review

November 1, 1998

Proving that Goth music doesn’t have to be a serious and abstract art form is the wickedly entertaining individual known as Voltaire.

Precipice Recordings – Review

November 1, 1998

To his music venture, former longtime Projekt Records publicist Patrick Ogle gathered a batch of quality ethereal bands encountered during his Projekt days.

Meat Beat Manifesto – Actual Sounds and Voices – Review

November 1, 1998

Actual Sounds And Voices is bloated with hooks, calling to mind their impressive 99% release.

Kraftwelt – Retroish – Review

November 1, 1998

These four Denmark sequencer soldiers appear to have made it their ambition to keep the electronic styling of Kraftwerk alive and microchipping.