Lollipop Magazine

Doc Hopper – Weston – The Stepchildren of – Review

June 1, 1999

Weston contributes 16 live tracks recorded at the Pipeline in New Jersey and Doc Hopper kicks in 13 tracks recorded live at NYU in NYC.

The Make Up – I Want Some – Review

June 1, 1999

They succeed musically, sure. Make-Up’s actually kinda badass’n’rump-shakin’, even while bein’ too mellow to be called “rockin'”.

Kill Holiday – Somewhere Between the Wrong is Right – Review

June 1, 1999

While it’s a good thing that some hardcore/emo kids will start getting into stuff like this, it’s a much better idea for them to just pick up the real thing.

Dismal Euphony – All Little Devils – Review

June 1, 1999

Dismal Euphony comes from black roots (unlike most Goths’ hair) and they have the male “blackened shriek,” but somehow they just don’t take me the distance.

Kevorkian Death Cycle – Dark Skies – Review

June 1, 1999

This band is pretty good genre music. A bit harsher than the rest, but that’s a good thing.

Beachwood Sparks – “Desert Skies” / “Make It Together” – Review

June 1, 1999

Lushly textured jangle pop that sounds real wimpy albeit in a psychedelic manner, but girls probably like it and that’s why the guys do it.

Bouncing Souls – Hopeless Romantic – Review

June 1, 1999

New Wave and Billy Idol are slipped in amidst pep-rally cheers, pub anthems, nostalgic reminiscences, and, well, driving rock.

Boy Sets Fire – In Chrysalis – Review

June 1, 1999

Much heavier than their previous release, In Chrysalis sees Boy Sets Fire continuing their trek on the thin line between heaviness and “emo-ness.”

Underground Station – Column

June 1, 1999

Comics Value Annual 1999 Edition by Alex Malloy is up against the mighty Overstreet Price Guide, but finally recognize underground comics titles.

The Bollweevils – History of Pt. II – Review

June 1, 1999

This is a 24-song compilation of all sorts of songs spanning the years that originally appeared on split 7″s, comps, and a few unreleased tracks.