Scott Hefflon – Page 328 – Lollipop Magazine

Curious Ritual – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s – Review

November 1, 1994

I’m disappointed to be unable to say anything spectacular about Opium Den and Curious Ritual, who are two of the best bands around in the Goth/ethereal style.

Brothers Grimm – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s – Review

November 1, 1994

Brothers Grimm, whose rap track, “Where the Wild Things Are,” is not indefensible musically, but stylistically, WHAAA?!?!?

Vision Thing – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s Place – Review

November 1, 1994

Vision Thing, on it’s voyage from Reworked Roots Rock to Goth/Ethereal, got stuck on a siding just this side of Interesting.

St. Chimerae – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s Place – Review

November 1, 1994

The St. Chimerae track, “Midnight,” is a bit too self-conscious and studied for my tastes.

Sirensong – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s Place – Review

November 1, 1994

Michelle Poppleton has a beautiful Sinead O’Connor-like voice, but without the annoying condescension and with even more lyrical lilt.

Orbit – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s Place – Review

November 1, 1994

They’re pleasantly pop but with enough eccentricity in mood and rhythm to be pretty interesting.

Opium Den – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s Place – Review

November 1, 1994

I’m disappointed to be unable to say anything spectacular about Opium Den and Curious Ritual, who are two of the best bands around in the Goth/ethereal style.

Mistle Thrush – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s Place – Review

November 1, 1994

Mistle Thrush’s performance at T.T.’s was not as thrilling as I’d expected, but their track, “Beyond Reach” travels a compelling path.

Astroboy – at the Soon Release Party at The Middle East Cafe and T.T. the Bear’s – Review

November 1, 1994

“Seraphim,” is just different enough and catchy enough to really stand out. I missed their set, but some said they were the best surprise of the night.

Prelude to a Lick – Column

November 1, 1994

October: Two nervous breakdowns, a drug O.D., major surgery, child-birth, moving, rehab, and numerous occasions of “What am I doing with my Life?” freakouts.