February 2002 – Page 34 – Lollipop Magazine

David Singer – The Cost of Living – Review

February 22, 2002

Piano-based, Elliott Smith-ish pop tunes supported by the occasional orchestra/tape loop. He takes on too much sometimes.

David Candy – Play Power – Review

February 22, 2002

Happy, psychedelic pop music, in the style of Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. But by a self-important revolutionary beatnik poet.

Dashboard Confessional – The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most – Review

February 22, 2002

Chris Carrabba’s current main gig showcases acoustic ditties that allow his voice to take flight over all the melodic possibilities of songwriting.

Darkest Hour – So Sedated, So Secure – Review

February 22, 2002

Gimme At the Gates, Carcass, Entombed, The Haunted, In Flames, Dark Tranquillity or dozens upon dozens of other bands over this.

Crossbreed – Synthetic Division – Review

February 22, 2002

This six-piece has two keyboardists, blends Depeche Mode’s dark wave influences with nü metal’s groove and a cold industrial tone with howling hardcore vocals.

Cradle of Filth – Bitter Suites to Succubi – Review

February 22, 2002

The urge to worship Cradle of Filth has been lurking in that mind of yours, so why not stop fighting it and revel in the tingling embrace of the Dark Side?

Couch – Profane – Review

February 22, 2002

Couch is a fluid and graceful band, and with Profane being their fourth album, they seem to have had time to settle into a style.

Corporate Avenger – Freedom is a State of Mind – Review

February 22, 2002

With mostly whoa-whoa-tempo grooves, Corporate Avenger “grind” it out “real” so suburban kids in pants that don’t fit can do that chicken strut thing.

Colonel Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade – Live Frogs Set 1 – Review

February 22, 2002

Primus bass (etc.) player puts together a chops-heavy unit to really get after the goofus/progressive/jazz/third stream/funk/metal/surf fusion.

Bits & Pieces – Review

February 22, 2002

Theologian (finally) joins the label sampler crew with Bits & Pieces, a 25-song sampler containing rare/out-of-print tracks.