September 2002 – Page 2 – Lollipop Magazine

Cherry Thirteen – Guilty as Sin – Review

September 20, 2002

Electric Frankenstein singer/guitarist Steve Miller leads this unit. Same general territory, but closer to ’70s arena rock (first Montrose rec and April Wine).

Aberdeen – Homesick and Happy to be Here – Review

September 20, 2002

Beth’s flute-like midrange leads the lilting acoustic guitar tunes, the songs as flowery and carefree-sounding as a stroll through a European daydream.

Los Natas – Corsario Negro – Review

September 20, 2002

More a collection of soundscapes than songs; a group of sound paintings done with the same brush Kyuss used for the noodlier parts of Sky Valley.

Jupither – It’s Planetary – Review

September 20, 2002

Chirping power pop from Sweden, which means it’s catchy as hell, sung with beautiful vocal lines (and accents), well-recorded, and a lot of fun.

Nonexist – Deus Deceptor – Review

September 20, 2002

Quiet parts, little bits of melody, and lots of groove-oriented breakdowns. It’s indistinguishable, but vocalist John Liiva (ex-Arch Enemy) makes it enjoyable.

Nebula – Dos E.P.s – Review

September 20, 2002

Dos E.P.s compiles eight songs (remastered and remixed for this re-release) from out-of-print EPs on MeteorCity and Man’s Ruin, plus three new songs.

Matthew – Everybody Down – Review

September 20, 2002

Matthew follows Jeff Buckley and Ours’ footsteps in constructing evocative songs with mood instead of brute force.

Hot Snakes – Suicide Invoice – Review

September 20, 2002

The groove is ropey and lightly held, closer to Queens Of The Stone Age than “punk rock,” just on the edge of jangling.

Flynn – On Your Way – Review

September 20, 2002

Co-founder of Boston’s Cliffs of Dooneen, Flynn, is back and, unfortunately, his personal story is far more engaging than anything on his CD, On Your Way.

Bottom – Feels so Good When You’re Gone – Interview

September 20, 2002

An interview with guitarist/vocalist Sina, bassist Nila, and drummer Clementine