January 2003 – Page 20 – Lollipop Magazine

Elisa – Then Comes the Sun – Review

January 3, 2003

Depressed? Planning to spend the night alone with a bottle of wine? Then Comes the Sun, the third album by Italy’s pop sensation Elisa, is a perfect companion.

“Demons” – Stockholm Slump – Review

January 3, 2003

They look like greaser rockabilly dudes, write like glam/sleaze boyz, and they fuck shit up like all the Swede rock bands finally gettin’ their due.

Superbus – Aeromusical – Review

January 3, 2003

It might be impossible to classify France’s Superbus, but their debut album, Aeromusical, is one of the most infectious discs I’ve heard in ages.

Bloodbath – Resurrection Through Carnage – Review

January 3, 2003

Bringing back the original Swedish sound. What did you expect from members of Opeth, Katatonia, Diabolical Masquerade, and Exit 13 (the mighty Dan Swano!)?

Dead To Fall – Everything I Touch Falls to Pieces – Review

January 3, 2003

An energetic band trying to bring new dimension to the well-traveled hardcore/metal route (with traces of Gothenburg in tow), but they fail on many levels.

A Camp – Review

January 3, 2003

The Cardigans’ vocalist Nina Persson released a solo album as A Camp in 2001. It has yet to be released Stateside, but the UK release isn’t hard to find.

David Bowie – Heathen – Review

January 3, 2003

The songs sound much more complete, like he spent time on every element. His writing style, doesn’t sound dated, no matter how reminiscent of his glory days.

Najwa – Carefully – Review

January 3, 2003

Najwa Nimri shares Björk’s fondness for live strings, most of these songs featuring violin, viola, and cello. A superbly-produced electronic pop masterpiece.

The All-American Rejects – Review

January 3, 2003

Synth pop with innocent, adolescent melodies, radiant vocals that display dazzling control of vibrato… these songs just won’t be denied!

Ten Foot Pole – Bad Mother Trucker – Review

January 3, 2003

A great record title and album cover, and a peppy, melodic record, if a little dated and thin.