January 2003 – Page 15 – Lollipop Magazine

Boneyard – Review

January 3, 2003

Richard Moore’s Boneyard is a comic about the cuddly-faced demons, soft-hearted haunts, and wisecracking wraiths who populate the local cemetery.

The Cardigans’ vocalist Nina Persson released an untitled solo album under the moniker A Camp in 2001. It has yet to be released Stateside, but the UK release isn’t terribly hard to find and is certainly worth hunting down if you’re a fan of her distinctive voice.

Crank Yankers – The Best Uncensored Crank Calls Volume 1 – Review

January 3, 2003

Some of today’s best comedic talents crafting an art form out of the time-honored tradition of putting strangers in awkward situations over the phone.

Hammerfall – Crimson Thunder – Review

January 3, 2003

Part guilty pleasure, part just goofy-doofy heavy metal, there are moments here that swell the breast, some that make you strut like a bad-ass thru the mall.

Common Rider – This is Unity Music – Review

January 3, 2003

Common Rider can be forgiven if only because they’ve managed to pull off a ska-punk record that doesn’t rely on cheesy horns and guitar distortion pedals.

The Beast – Paul Di’Anno – Review

January 3, 2003

If you ever wondered why the incorrigible Paul Di’Anno broke noses with Iron Maiden, you’ll understand after reading this charming storyteller’s biog.

Halo Friendlies – Get Real – Review

January 3, 2003

Another chick punkpop band that bucks most of the pitfalls. Sure, they’re cute, sure, they rock pretty well, sure they write pretty lil’ peppy pop gems.

Agalloch – The Mantle – Review

January 3, 2003

There’s a real chilly, sparse beauty here. Mostly acoustic, with very few vocals (which is good: the vocals are echo-drenched blah when they surface).

Every Dog Will Have Its Day – Review

January 3, 2003

If you want to be the new Lookout! (now that Lookout! wants to be the new Sub Pop, and who knows what Sub Pop is up to these days), take it all the way.

The Dream Is Dead – Letter of Resignation – Review

January 3, 2003

Indianapolis supergroup The Dream Is Dead (featuring ex-members of Burn It Down, Harikari, and Sutek Conspiracy) come together quite nicely as a team.