Lollipop Magazine

Cave In – Antenna – Review

July 27, 2003

Antenna is Cave In on their own terms, doing exactly what they want, how they want it, kicking out a helluva arena/radio rock album.

Gorillaz – Phase One: Celebrity Takedown – Review

July 23, 2003

A side project from Tank Girl & Blur, cycled though the ears of Dan the Automator, created specifically in response to the “manufactured” pop band phenomenon.

DIY or Die: Burn This DVD – Review

July 23, 2003

Directed in the style of a high school senior’s video project, DIY or Die is a self-congratulatory pat on the back for the indie movement.

Immaterial Girl – An “interview” with Madonna – Fiction

July 23, 2003

Renowned international Music/Film/Fashion/Media critic Jean-Paul Bavard met recently with Singer/Songwriter/Actress Madonna in a posh Parisian bistro.

Death Is Just The Beginning: Vol. 7 – Review

July 23, 2003

Metal is alive and well and living in Europe. Americans futz with knuckledragging nü metal and ’til-you-grow-outta-it hardcore, European metal pushes forward.

Catch Me If You Can – Review

July 23, 2003

A retro chase picture that’s about as different from Spielberg’s Fugitive-in-the-future Minority Report as possible. Fortunately.

“Dead Mexican in my Headphones”: MC5 Solo Cake Memories – Column

July 23, 2003

I interview rock guys two, three times a week. I use voice recognition software to transcribe these interviews. It doesn’t always come out as planned though.

Blue Sunshine – Review

July 23, 2003

Zalman “Red Shoe Diaries” King stars (!) as a not very bright schmuck whose friends start going bald and killing people.

24 Hour Party People – Review

July 23, 2003

British comedian Steve Coogan plays Factory Records mainman Tony Wilson, a droll, upper-crust educated huckster whose label launched many important acts.

“Dead Mexican in my Headphones”: Soilwork Plays Hams & Organs – Column

July 23, 2003

I interview rock guys two, three times a week. I use voice recognition software to transcribe these interviews. It doesn’t always come out as planned though.