the Rat – Page 4 – Lollipop Magazine

Pansy Division – at the Rat – Review

December 1, 1995

They ran through most of their new album, Pile Up, and a lot of my earlier faves, such as “Rock ‘N’ Roll Queer Bar,” “Cocksucker Club,” and “James Bondage.”

Clutch – at The Rat – Review

December 1, 1995

While Clutch may be one of my favorite bands, I was bored stiff as the band trudged through ’70’s-ish guitar rock meanderings.

Welt – at the Rat – Review

November 1, 1995

Jason Cooper is a husky, expressive guy with a gravelly voice and good range. He can sing nice melodies without sounding like a whining pussy.

The Bloodhound Gang – at The Rat – Review

November 1, 1995

They jumped off the stage and into the crowd, inciting us to riot. Completely in-your-face, they ran around the floor, making the Rat a party house.

Strung Out – with The Vandals at The Rat – Review

October 1, 1995

Uptempo, melodic, layered with pretty harmonies, politically pissed, and filled with quick, clever chord changes and more than a few guitar solos.

The Vandals – with Strung Out at The Rat – Review

October 1, 1995

Their cover of “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” was an obvious bonus, as was the constant ragging on the stinky shithead in the front row.

Marble Index – with Fixion at the Rat – Review

October 1, 1995

Ghostly texture augmented by the enthusiastic, very tribal drumming of Brian Noel. Bassist Tim Taylor grounds singer/guitarist Olivia Block’s silky whisper.

Fixion – with Marble Index at the Rat – Review

October 1, 1995

Though certainly inspired by bands such as Ministry and Nine Inch Nails, Fixion features a more organic component.

Eskimo – at The Rat – Review

October 1, 1995

Believe me, it was a party. The funk brought us close, the lyrics made us grin, the twisted lines made us jump up and down with glee.

Bëowülf – with Forty, Fifty Lashes at the Rat – Review

September 1, 1995

Dale Henderson is a fucking madman with a white Stratocaster. Go see Bëowülf for a kick in the ass and one hardcore lesson in showmanship.