Lollipop Magazine

The Vandals – Internet Dating Superstuds – Review

January 3, 2003

Look What I Almost Stepped In was their most consistent in years, and Internet Dating Super-Studs continues that fine tradition.

Bad Astronaut – Houston: We Have a Drinking Problem – Review

January 3, 2003

Epic transformations which at first seem incongruous become natural crescendos, multi-dimensioned vocal melodies prove themselves to be many limbs to one body.

The Stereo – Rewind+Record – Review

January 3, 2003

Where previous releases saw The Stereo plowing through every song with muscular anthems, Rewind+Record retains the potency without roaring past the listener.

No Knife – Riot for Romance! – Review

January 3, 2003

Everything we’ve come to know and love about No Knife: Samurai blade-sharp guitar slices, clever/danceable beats, angular riff-o-ramas, heartfelt crooning…

New Bomb Turks – The Night Before the Day the Earth Stood Still – Review

January 3, 2003

This should’ve followed Scared Straight. The hollowed-out three-chord punkers that dominated the last two albums are replaced by well-crafted rock songs.

Sucking the ’70s – Review

January 3, 2003

Sucking the ’70s succeeds where so many before have failed because the concept encapsulates such a large chunk of space and encourages bands to take chances.

The Sheila Divine – Secret Society – Review

January 3, 2003

A mere six-song CD of chest-clutching beauty, low-key, mellow hooks, and a “wall of guitar” guitar sound which is more Spiritualized than Pantera.

Songs From the Penalty Box – 5 – Review

January 3, 2003

The latest Songs From the Penalty Box proves that Tooth & Nail is home to the best entries in the “sentimental Dawson’s Creek soundtrack” sweepstakes.

Rebirth of the Heavy – Review

January 3, 2003

All straight up, no bullshit, from destructo rock to apeshit hardcore to stoner rock to kickass doom and back. The comp flows well as a piece.

The Quill – Voodoo Caravan – Review

January 3, 2003

Total classic into hard rock kick-ass. Whatever mid-tempo ’70s Deep Purple via Monster Magnet rockers are out there, The Quill is for you.