Lollipop Magazine

RAFR – Vol 3 – Review

April 19, 2002

This comp is the aural equivalent of invitin’ all yer rowdy friends over for an eviction party, but with the security of not bein’ homeless the next day.

Punk Rock Strike – Vol 2: Punk Rock Strike Back – Review

April 19, 2002

This guy’s been running his label for five years outta his garage (he’s 18 now), and he’s selling this 24-song punk comp for $1, so how can ya go wrong?

Punk Chartbusters – Vol. 4 – Review

April 19, 2002

There’s no shortage of punk bands slaughtering pop songs. Some songs are genius. Some songs are the most horrid shit you’ve ever heard.

Power of Metal – Symphonies of Steel – Review

April 19, 2002

From melodic heavy metal pioneers like Helloween (and later Gamma Ray and Iron Savior) to thrash greats like Kreator, and black metal forefathers Celtic Frost.

Pop-Punk Fever – Review

April 19, 2002

Some good names here, and some of the stuff that makes my skin crawl, but others may have the list the other way around, so that makes this a good comp.

Plea for Peace Take Action – Review

April 19, 2002

This comp and the tour that supported it brought some of the biggest names in underground music across the nation, raising donations and spreading good music.

Kitra 3 – Review

April 19, 2002

Dealing mostly with noisy/angular guitar pop, Powerbunny 4X4 has put together a host of East Coast bands that recall the golden days of true college rock.

Hopeless Records’ 50th Release – Review

April 19, 2002

Here’s a double CD filled with some gems, a few favorite stumbles, and songs to make ya whistle and say, “You’ve come a long way, beeaatch!”

Honest Don’s Dirty Dishes – Review

April 19, 2002

If you think punkpop has driven every worthwhile idea into the ground, there are songs here so catchy and peppy you can’t help but dance around like a fool.

Heavy Metal – Geomatrix – Review

April 19, 2002

Seeing as there are mostly big names here, this is a good chance to see how the old metal dudes are doing without having to buy their latest release.