Scott Hefflon – Page 301 – Lollipop Magazine

Drill – Review

February 1, 1996

Not since Four Non Blondes have I been so moved by vocals. Her bubblegum cute whisper turns into a tormented croak, and the haywire vibrato must be heard.

D.R.I. – Full Speed Ahead – Review

February 1, 1996

If you’ve been a fan of anything they’ve done since Crossover in 1987, this is actually a solid thrash album. Moshable, both fast and slow.

The Bouncing Souls – Maniacal Laughter – Review

February 1, 1996

The positive energy, the sing-a-long choruses, the shouts of “Oi! Oi! Oi!” whenever feasible, and the playful paces of punk are as fashionable as ever.

Buck-O-Nine – Water In My Head – Review

February 1, 1996

Their blending of quick tempo, classic horn arrangements, clean-to-ugly guitar sounds, and fun topics put them in a league above the rest.

Retrogression – #9 – Review

February 1, 1996

One of the better looking hardcore ‘zines. Funny and interesting interviews with Sick of it All and Earth Crisis, scene reports/stories, and photo galleries.

Ill Literature – #10 – Review

February 1, 1996

Ill Literature is so densely packed with information it’s almost daunting. The coverage is mostly metal, but also delves the greats of the punk/hardcore scene.

Crossfire: The Electrafixion Story – #2 – Review

February 1, 1996

Electrafixion is the reunion of Echo and the Bunnymen’s Ian McCullogh and Will Sargeant. Writer Chris Adams puts out a fanzine exclusively on the band.

Battershell – Beautiful Princess of Spit – Review

February 1, 1996

I can get into Battershell. Noisy underproduced pop that’s got true NY grit in the nooks and crannies.

Beyond – Reassemble – Review

February 1, 1996

Chicago’s demented Ted gets a facelift. With programming assistance by Acumen’s Jamie Duffy, Beyond now sounds like Skrew, Fear Factory, and reheated Pantera.

At The Gates – Slaughter of the Soul – Review

February 1, 1996

Slaughter of the Soul combines all that is mean riffing and vocally shredding with all that’s melodic and beautiful.