February 2002 – Page 9 – Lollipop Magazine

Linea 77 – Ketchup Suicide – Review

February 22, 2002

Two vocalists like Linkin Park, great production like a EuroHouse party. You’d dig this if you hadn’t heard Dub War do it right five years ago.

Andrew Bird’s Bowl Of Fire – The Swimming Hour – Review

February 22, 2002

Dick Dale meets Siddhartha meets Cole Porter as each tune marches into the ballroom, masquerading as one or another style.

Pintsize – Collapse in Style – Review

February 22, 2002

Humble, optimistic, youthful, and earnest kids trying not to be limited by genres. I applaud them.

Kill Your Idols – Funeral for a Feeling – Interview

February 22, 2002

An interview with Andy West and Brian Meehan

Pinehurst Kids – Bleed it Dry – Review

February 22, 2002

Sounding like later Dinosaur Jr. and the quiet moments of Superchunk, Pinehurst Kids are so enjoyably textbook indiepop that everyone will surely love them.

Pigface – The Best of – Review

February 22, 2002

Tho’ by now an institution, Pigface has always stayed a step to the side of the Industrial Nation, putting out combinations of annoyance and funky beats.

World’s Scariest Police Chases – Review

February 22, 2002

20 missions, mostly derived from the Fox TV show. You’ll oppress drug dealers and escaped convicts, and chase after everything from drunk drivers to tanks.

Toy Story Racer – Review

February 22, 2002

Get behind the wheel as one of your favorite characters, from major players like Buzz Lightyear to comic relief players like Cliff Claven… er, I mean, Hamm.

Judas Priest – Defenders of the Faith – Review

February 22, 2002

Heavier still than Screaming…, even if the production was more synthetic and drummer Dave Holland seemed even less necessary as a paid member of the band.

Bruce Dickinson – The Best Of – Review

February 22, 2002

Two new songs, a sampling of all the solo records, and a shitload of unreleased tracks/outtakes that illustrate this man’s ability to stretch the metal genre.