June 2000 – Page 13 – Lollipop Magazine

Iggy And The Stooges – Double Danger – Review

June 1, 2000

The songs (essentially the same for both sets on these two discs) don’t exactly sound all that great. In fact, you’d probably conclude that “they sucked live.”

Ian Brown – Golden Greats – Review

June 1, 2000

Golden Greats could’ve been an album made by a fresh talent bringing a new hybrid of rock and electronica into the market, but it’s not.

Husking Bee – The Sun and the Moon – Review

June 1, 2000

Like Starmarket, Snuff, and fellow countrymen, Hi-Standard, Husking Bee’s heavy guitars in no way detract from the band’s melancholy vibe and emotional impact.

Hung Up – Runnin Out – Review

June 1, 2000

Strung Out-style of pop-punk. Loads of octaves, fast beats, shredding guitars, palm muting chug-chug parts, and a fondness for hardcore breakdowns.

Herbert – Steppin’ Off to Eden – Review

June 1, 2000

Herbert has a heavy sound, though they’re light on the killer riffs. The Ozzy-influenced vocalist doesn’t really establish much of a presence.

Hellchild – Bareskin – Review

June 1, 2000

From the striking of the first chords, Japan’s Hellchild reminds me of Heartwork-era Carcass with their groove-based power-death metal.

Groovie Ghoulies – Travels with My Amp – Review

June 1, 2000

So stripped down (no keyboards, handclaps, or backup vocals/harmonies), it’s like listening to “purified” tunes by The Queers or Riverdales.

Grief – And Man Will Become the Hunted – Review

June 1, 2000

If you think Eyehategod and all that New Orleans swamp dirge metal is cool but just plain too fast and cheerful, try Grief.

Greyarea – Fanbelt Algebra – Review

June 1, 2000

If you thought Black Train Jack had great sing-alongs, think again. (Ex-members of BTJ, Warzone, Token Entry, Crown of Thornz, and No Redeeming Social Value.)

Grave Digger – Excalibur – Review

June 1, 2000

It’s wordy, overwrought, and stuffed with fussy parts, but the carnal rhythms keep the show earthy and mischievous. Fast like Helloween, leaden like Accept.