Lollipop Magazine

R.A.F.R. Vol. II – Review

September 1, 1997

Flipside showcases 30 bands ranging from established to virtual unknowns. A good release to see what the less polished underside of punk sounds like.

Global House Culture Vol. 2 – Review

May 1, 1996

GHC Vol. 2 has an exceptionally liquid mix by NY’s cult superstar DJ Frankie Bones and a crystal clear sound. A must for anyone interested in rave culture.

Saturday Morning: Cartoon’s Greatest Hits – Review

March 1, 1996

While most of the covers of Saturday morning television songs are fun to listen to, I prefer the originals. But the packaging is magnificent and informative.

Bio-Dome Soundtrack – Review

February 1, 1996

The musical theme blasted me back to the carefree days of high school in the ’80s when my biggest concern was what to wear.

R.A.F.R.: A Flipside Compilation – Review

July 1, 1995

Most of the 24 groups featured would definitely qualify as “underground” with the exception of Black Train Jack and Wax, who blend in quite nicely nonetheless.

Wax – with Bush at the Strand – Review

June 1, 1995

Miraculously, this line up works. Wax took their entertaining ska-core sound to the stage of the Strand as an opening act for Bush.

Wax – 13 Unlucky Numbers – Review

April 1, 1995

The best songs have Ramones simplicity. The unlucky of the 13 are the indie pop ignorables. Mid-temp and so Bostonian, you know it was recorded here.