August 2002 – Page 4 – Lollipop Magazine

Initial’s Catalog Sampler – Disc Number Three – Review

August 2, 2002

Focusing more on the labels they distribute than their own roster, this is a cross-section of all that is ripping mad in the hardcore/emo scene.

I am Sam – Review

August 2, 2002

Throughout the film, Penn’s character references Beatles songs as guidelines to living… thus we have this here soundtrack.

Happy Meals – Vol. 3: Songs to Run Away From – Review

August 2, 2002

Leaning significantly more toward delicate indie rock and alt-country, there’s less of the sugar(lip)smacking punkpop Santa Barbara became famous for.

Happy2bHardcore – Chapter 6: The Final Chapter – Review

August 2, 2002

While not being a part of the culture or purchasing any of the accessories, I’ve always kinda liked happy hardcore.

Greetings – Review

August 2, 2002

What started as a pet project between Shawn Dewey (of Buck Wild, ex-Lagwagon) and Steve Lubarsky,has found a voice of its own in the world of sappy emo punk.

Give ‘Em the Boot – III – Review

August 2, 2002

More interesting than the average label sampler; but once you get to the third mediocre side project, it starts to feel like an inside joke.

From Russia With Love – A Russian Tribute to Pigface – Review

August 2, 2002

A buncha Russian bands have tried to honor Pigface on From Russia with Love, and it’s a nice idea, and there are a few good moments.

Fire on the Brain – Volume 1 – Review

August 2, 2002

Sporting frighteningly unique visionaries, as well as some of the finest of the traditional lot, it’s a wonder kids can overlook this roster.

Dirty Donny – Interview

August 2, 2002

An interview with Dirty Donny

Blade II Soundtrack – Review

August 2, 2002

Happy Walters combined metal and rap for Judgment Night, rock and electronic for Spawn, and rap and electronic for Blade II. As terrific/terrible as it sounds.