Lollipop Magazine

Scratches and Needles – A Tribute to The Nils – Review

April 1, 1999

13-song tribute to bring attention to The Nils, a Canadian punk band from the early ’80s who seem to’ve affected a lot of people yet never got their due.

Punk… It’s all about the Orchis Factor – Review

November 1, 1998

Many of the bands, in general, I like, and already have releases by. Many others I don’t know and could do without ever hearing again.

The Spandex Experiment – Punk Bands Reviving 80’s Metal Sweetness – Review

December 1, 1996

With very few exceptions, the bands here don’t even perform their cover with competence, and most are not even close. Most just play the song a bit faster.

Fifi – Sinkhole – Review

December 1, 1996

It’s fasterlouder coolass “stop/start/solo/stop/ start/etc.” I woulda loved this back when I thought Minor Threat was the greatest band on the planet.

Sinkhole – Core Sample – Review

August 1, 1996

The candy dish has a few sourballs and tart treats mixed amid the sugary sweets.

Sinkhole – Space Freak – Review

April 1, 1995

Sneering vocals, chugging guitars with simple, catchy lines that are too raw to be sweet, and drumming that sounds like there’s an octopus behind the kit.