May, 2003 | Lollipop Magazine

The Forgotten – Control Me – Review

May 30, 2003

Linking early ’80s punk rock, recalling second-rate greats of the day – Business, Cocksparrer – and redirecting with today’s take-to-the-streets revival.

Suicide – American Supreme – Review

May 30, 2003

What they did 20 years ago doesn’t translate on new machines. They need new approaches & techniques to achieve the violent emotional explosions they used to.

Steve Von Till – If I Fall To the Field – Review

May 30, 2003

Steve Von Till is in Neurosis and like Mark Lanegan’s solo albums; it’s a chance to step away from the band, breathe deeply, and flex the sensitivity muscles.

Star Of Ash – Iter.Viator – Review

May 30, 2003

Those familiar with her work as Ihriel, Peccatum, will find the mystery and intrigue remaining firmly implanted in Heidi S. Tveitan’s new project, Star of Ash.

Rocket From The Crypt – Live From Camp X-Ray – Review

May 30, 2003

Drawing on snappy stuff from the Dictators, MC5, Springsteen, U.S. punk, garage rock, cool indie stroke saddle-up, this thing’s ready to take you for a ride.

River City Rebels – No Good, No Time, No Pride – Review

May 30, 2003

At their worst, they sound like a terrible ska band whose singer just returned from the dentist. At their best, they play solid, original rock ‘n’ roll.

Rebreather – Need Another Seven Astronauts – Review

May 30, 2003

Downtuned riff sludge with screamed-hoarse vox and a Melvins rhythmic lurch pushing things along at the pace of a glacial deathride.

Pissing Razors – Live in the Devil’s Triangle – Review

May 30, 2003

Pissing Razors are from Texas, they sound a lot like Sepultura (Pantera, Skinlab, and Machine Head, per the bio). This is their fourth record, a live album.

Pig – Genuine American Monster – Review

May 30, 2003

PIG returns after five years, making music that ranges from classical samples, worldly beats, metal guitars, and good old industrial in-your-face music.

Lamont – Thunder Boogie – Interview

May 30, 2003

An interview with singer/guitarist Pete Knipfing