Lollipop Magazine

The Beta Band – Review

January 1, 2000

This is the digital and human noise interface at its best, daring tomorrow’s sounds to try harder and be more than just music to gum against.

The Atomic Bitchwax – Review

January 1, 2000

The Atomic Bitchwax had my immediate attention: They have the best band name; the guitarist is from Monster Magnet; there’s a naked chick on the cover.

The Appleseed Cast – Planes Mistaken For Stars – Race Car Riot – Split – Review

January 1, 2000

Three terrific bands, one small-yet-sweet package. Appleseed Cast reminds everyone that storytelling and conceptual lyric-writing is still a vital art form.

Primal Fear – Jaws of Death – Interview

January 1, 2000

An interview with vocalist Ralf Scheepers

Mortician – Chainsaw Dismemberment – Review

January 1, 2000

No memorable riffs, no musical talent, nothing. There’s almost no variation between songs, and their drum machine sounds cheap.

Morella’s Forest- From Dayton with Love – Review

January 1, 2000

This forest is fuzzy with pop circuit noise and a dreamy techie nymph dancing in pink metallic sneakers. Sydney Rentz’ voice is sweet and echoey.

Ted Leo (?), Rx / Pharmacists

January 1, 2000

Sometimes there’s rhythm; other times feedback fuzz, chatter, and galactic landing noise grinds against itself like someone’s playing with the radio dial.

No Use For A Name – More Betterness! – Interview

January 1, 2000

An interview with guitarist/vocalist Tony Sly

Mike Ness – Under the Influences – Review

January 1, 2000

Ness does a credible job of rockin’ the pre-Big E jukebox selection of hard country and hillbilly music. Credit for not pickin’ out the obvious selections.

Tanger – Review

January 1, 2000

Straight from the Touch & Go aesthetic comes Tanger, on O&O Records, but far from pop-punk. Chicago-style indie rock a la The Jesus Lizard and Shellac.