April 2002 – Lollipop Magazine

Afroman – The Good Times – Review

April 20, 2002

Afroman is laid-back party rap, with a distinct feel-good vibe like reggae (without any politics about, like, oppression and stuff that’s such a buzzkill).

Twisted Metal Black – Review

April 19, 2002

The visceral experience of playing Twisted Metal Black is frenzied and addictive enough to keep you playing long after your eyes start to hurt.

Garbage Pail – Fake Band Names: Food – Column

April 19, 2002

Bacon Bitch, Ally McVeal, Cake and Pie, Ham on Wry, Leg of Lamb of God, Where Deer and Weapons Meet…

Additional adult-oriented comic titles include Shaundra, Tart, Ship of Fools, Demi, and One Fisted Tales. They even feature truly underground titles like LCD #1, The Complete Crumb, and Horny Biker Sluts to name a few of my favorites.

NTM – Le Clash: Boss VS IV My People – Review

April 19, 2002

If aggressive rap that never pulls punches is your thing, you’d be wiser to seek out NTM’s two-CD set entitled Le Clash: Boss VS IV My People.

MC Solaar – Cinquième As – Review

April 19, 2002

MC Solaar could be considered the French LL Cool J. His songs are often radio friendly, yet there’re always edgier tracks to serve as counterpoint.

Kylie Minogue – Fever – Review

April 19, 2002

Kylie Minogue follows up 2000’s often garish Light Years with Fever, another dance record. However, this one is not over-the-top disco cheese.

Robbie Williams – Swing When You’re Winning – Review

April 19, 2002

A follow up to Sing When You’re Winning, this is a collection of swing/jazz/big band tunes entitled – wink, wink – Swing When You’re Winning.

Marie William – Tout un Monde – Review

April 19, 2002

Sarah Brightman meets Enya meets Massive Attack. As remixed by Hex Hector.

Antique – Die For You – Review

April 19, 2002

Infectious Nordic house beats meet enchanting traditional Greek guitars on the second album from the duo of Elena Paparizou and Nikos Panagiotidis.