Lollipop Magazine

Field Day – Big Wheels – Review

February 1, 1997

They sound a little bit like Face to Face, a band they have toured with. Problem is, they sound like the weak tracks off a Face to Face album.

No Fun At All – Out Of Bounds – Review

February 1, 1997

I can’t find much fault with Out Of Bounds. The songs are filled with catchy hooks and lots of breaks, and the vocals are very slick with nice harmonies.

Good Riddance – A Comprehensive Guide to Moderne Rebellion – Review

December 1, 1996

I hate calling punk songs pretty, but sometimes Good Riddance comes close, and “A Credit to His Gender,” featuring Cinder Block (Tilt), is a perfect example.

Out of Order – Eye Carumba – Review

November 1, 1996

There are a lot of ska-core bands out there, and Out of Order is one of the best. Some of the songs on Eye Caramba are straight-up ska, like “Retribution.”

New Bomb Turks – Scared Straight – Review

November 1, 1996

New Bomb Turks play an inventive blend of rockabilly and punk rock. Sort of a Jerry Lee Lewis meets the Ramones type of thing.

MU330 – Chumps On Parade – Review

November 1, 1996

MU330 don’t write the best melodies, but they do write great music to go underneath those sometimes disappointing vocals, so it sort of balances out in the end.

The Joykiller – Static – Review

September 1, 1996

Joykiller (fronted by Jack Grisham, formerly of T.S.O.L) plays infectious, melodic punk rock, and it’s pretty darn good stuff. With keyboards.

Ska: The Third Wave: Volume 2 – Review

August 1, 1996

Some established ska acts like Mephiskapheles and Ruder Than You, as well as some newer bands such as Less Than Jake (my favorite), and Mock Turtle Soup.

Ghoti Hook – Sumo Surprise – Review

August 1, 1996

What Ghoti Hook lacks in originality is made up for in raw energy and punch. There are some great songs here.