Lollipop Magazine

Gluegun – at The Rat – Review

November 1, 1994

Gluegun came out firing with wild props and spiderweb pattern lights. Their lead singer is an absolutely beautiful woman with a tremendous amount of character.

Etcetera Magazine – Safe Sex: Latex, Plastic and Cellophane at the Rat – Review

November 1, 1994

Etcetera Magazine, Elisabeth Parker’s latest endeavor (following The Fine Print), hosted an Enticing Evening called Safe Sex: Latex, Plastic and Cellophane.

The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black – with Spore at The Rat – Review

October 1, 1994

A glam band of the sort rarely seen since the New York Dolls; a smorgasbord of outrageousness put to catchy, if not overly memorable, pre-punk rock.

Spore – with The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black at The Rat – Review

October 1, 1994

The band seemed to be merely covering their songs rather than playing them. But Spore is STILL one of Boston’s finest, even at their worst.

Bad Mother Seed – with Love/Hate at The Rat – Review

September 1, 1994

The sound was pleasing to those who appreciate good, heavy attitude music, and yet they seemed like they were holding back.

Love/Hate – with Bad Mother Seed at The Rat – Review

September 1, 1994

Singer Jizzy Pearl dropped a few gallons of sweat. The rest of the band kept it tight and heavy, playing fiercely as the small but fanatical crowd sang along.

Turbulent Daughters – at The Rat – Review

June 1, 1994

They’ve gotten way heavier and grittier in the last year or so and now they crunch on this powergroove like Aerosmith or Hanoi Rocks on a mean J.D. binge.

Phoebe Legere – at The Rat – Review

June 1, 1994

Seeing her live is a trip. She’s a distillation of punk angst, alternative flightiness, ’60s idealism, ’70s sexuality, and ’90s spiritualism.

Revel with a Cause – T.T. the Bear’s Place Benefit at the Paradise – Review

June 1, 1994

There was a real sense of camaraderie, a feeling, on stage and off, that everyone was there to have some fun and, in the process, help an important club.

Zia – with Flail, Big Catholic Guilt at The Rat – Review

February 1, 1994

Zia’s live shows have gotten more involved and intricate, with assistance from some of the most competent names in Boston’s electronic music scene.