Lollipop Magazine

Taildragger – Live – Review

June 3, 2001

The Southern twang in Jon McGee’s voice is not an affectation, the ZZ Top cover is straight-up and fits flawlessly into the set, and the vibe is upbeat and fun.

Taildragger – Anywhere Nowhere – Review

June 3, 2001

The Southern twang in Jon McGee’s voice is not an affectation, the ZZ Top cover is straight-up and fits flawlessly into the set, and the vibe is upbeat and fun.

Swallowing Shit – Review

June 3, 2001

Swallowing Shit is Anal Cunt. 30 seconds of blasted hate, similar to sticking your face in a furnace for as long as you can stand it.

Swag – Catch All – Review

June 3, 2001

I’m getting Travelling Wilberrys flashbacks here. Swag is a supergroup no one’s ever heard of, and that’s OK cuz it’s not like anyone here’s starving to death.

Stephen Malkmus – Review

June 3, 2001

Stephen Malkmus’ first solo record has him continuing the brilliant path his former band’s last record trailblazed, and it sounds a million times more mature.

Squirrel Nut Zippers – Bedlam Ballroom – Review

June 3, 2001

The scene which propelled them to stardom (the Big Band Revival) has faded, but they have taken their core sound and jazzed it up a little.

Spirit Caravan – Elusive Truth – Review

June 3, 2001

Slower and more pensive than previous efforts, Elusive Truth is Spirit Caravan’s finest work to date, more thoughtful and philosophical, but no less rocking.

Southport – Nothing is Easy – Review

June 3, 2001

Ex-Snuff guitarist/founding member Simon didn’t rejoin the band because he wanted to start his own project. Now that project has finally materialized,

Son of Sam – Songs From the Earth – Review

June 3, 2001

A familiar style built upon the classic Misfits/Samhain tradition, slightly more modern, with AFI vocalist Davey Havoc’s impenetrable voice.

Son, Ambulance – Oh Holy Fools: The Music Of – Review

June 3, 2001

Most indie scensters’ve heard of Bright Eyes. Their lo-fi bedroom singer/songwriter ballads subtly deliver tales of the darker side of the human experience.