Lollipop Magazine

Bil McRackin – I Am the Eggman – Review

October 1, 1997

As one of the most prolific punkpop bands, it seems the McRackins are now releasing solo albums to collect the spillover of creative outpourings.

McRackins – Best Friend – Review

February 1, 1997

Ripping out the raw leads, shouting out the harmonies, and picking up the pace to a frenzied slam, Best Friend shows a different side of the McRackins.

The Grumpies – Like Any Other Day – Review

November 1, 1996

Imagine if members of the Queers had two brothers and a sister who formed a band in grade school. Harmless but speedy, juvenile, lo-fidelity punk rock.

Mark Brodie & the Beaver Patrol – Shreddin’ and Surfin’ – Review

October 1, 1996

Cruising in the pipeline of the current surf instrumental revival. There’s no attempt at a new twist, just something to remind you how vital this music is.

McRackins – In On The Yolk! – Review

March 1, 1996

McRackins consistently pump out top-notch pop/punk brimming with such hooks and humor that most bands would’ve been famous and resting on their laurels.

Dogmatics – 1981-86 – Review

December 1, 1995

Dogmatics were like a more laid-back Doggy Style, with an obvious, albeit slowed-down Ramones’ influence. It’s difficult to believe they spawned Smackmelon.

Shreds Vo. 2: American Underground – Review

May 1, 1995

The Shreds series endeavors to be a Pebbles for the ’90s, and so far they’ve done their mentors proud.

Sunnychar – You’re My Battery – Review

May 1, 1995

Fuck Shonen Knife, Japan is a whole country full of adorable females who play wonderfully fun, bouncy punk rock. Sunnychar are one of the best I’ve heard.

McRackins – What Came First? – Review

April 1, 1995

While this Canadian trio has only been touring since ’94 (in their chicken and egg costumes), their debut 15-song CD is a solid collection of punk ditties.