January 2000 – Page 27 – Lollipop Magazine

Iced Earth – Alive in Athens – Review

January 1, 2000

Melodic metal in E minor (coupled with operatic vocals and soaring solos of every kind) is back in full force, and I am one thankful MF.

Hypocrisy – Review

January 1, 2000

The band began in ’87, and while they’ve only kicked out a few records, each has been beautiful and brutal, and every side project has been top-notch.

Hypnotic Kick – Trapped in a Music Box – Review

January 1, 2000

Stompbox guitars, Deftones vocals, and a touch of emo-ness that’s original enough to set them apart from every other pierce-heavy, dreadlocked-gangsta pimp.

Huntingtons – Get Lost- Review

January 1, 2000

Reminding us how easy it is to write halfway decent Ramones-inspired songs, Huntingtons do a good job at being thoroughly enjoyable, yet utter unmemorable.

Hot Rod Circuit – If I Knew What I Knew Then – Review

January 1, 2000

High arpeggios, sliding octaves, singing like the guy from Knapsack… you get it. It’s emo, it’s upbeat, it’s stuff to win over crowds in college towns.

Holger Czukay – Good Morning Story – Review

January 1, 2000

Ever since Can, where his bass was sparse and jaunty and his sound collages pissed off almost everyone, Czukay has injected what he does with a childlike mirth.

Himsa – Review

January 1, 2000

Himsa plays meticulous, self-described “-core” music that takes advantage of the spaces lightness sometimes offers. Not that Himsa plays light at any time.

Highway 13 – Thrill Show – Review

January 1, 2000

Pittsburgh’s own Highway 13 sticks most closely to the traditional concept of slap stand-up bass, twangy guitar and skeletal, stripped drums.

The Hammertoes – Review

January 1, 2000

Hammertoes’ “Minnie the Moocher” sound will take you to that special mid-West lounge along with a few mentions of devils, dice and vodka.

Guitar Wolf – Jet Generation – Review

January 1, 2000

The boys again prove to be masters of turning yer standard blues-based chords into a claustrophobic mess of pops, snaps, buzzes, and screeches.