Lollipop Magazine

The Generators – From Rust To Run – Review

August 6, 2003

As on Tyranny, The Generators have the potential to be legendary if they weed out some of the throwaway material.

The Fonzarellies – Sweet Velvet Runaway – Review

August 6, 2003

Sweet Velvet Runaway is The Fonzarellies’ first full-length album (they released an EP in 2001), but as far as I’m concerned, it should be their last.

The Cruxshadows – Wishfire – Review

August 6, 2003

A blend of new wave, Goth, and electronica. Lead singer/songwriter Rogue’s voice comes across as inspired by the drones of Gary Numan with a hint of Peter Murphy.

Sylvie – I Wish I Was Driving – Review

August 6, 2003

Just-right staccato bass lines, smartly-arranged clangy guitars, and unpredictable melodies (similar to Maynard James Keenan’s).

Podstar – Lovely 32 – Review

August 6, 2003

Podstar’s melodies are – like all good emo-inspired pop-rock – achingly beautiful, but catchy enough to get stuck in your head all day and make you enjoy it.

Stereotyperider – Same Chords. Same Songs. Same Six Strings – Review

August 6, 2003

It might be ok if, during any of the 12 songs, the guitars were in tune, the drums were on beat, or the singer was on pitch… ok, nevermind, it’s all bad.

Paralysed Age – Into the Ice – Review

August 6, 2003

Each recording on Into the Ice is a masterpiece compositionally, while also achieving dance suitability admirably.

AC/DC – For Those About To Rock We Salute You – Review

August 6, 2003

Most folks know the monumental title track (the intro alone is classic), but there’re plenty of other worthwhile slabs of the band’s trademark grease-boogie.

Sofa King Killer – Lust Crime and Holiness – Review

August 6, 2003

They seem to share space with bands like Isis, who are more about creating tones and atmosphere ala Pink Floyd than writing verse-chorus-verse pop songs.

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds – Nocturama – Review

August 6, 2003

Nocturama generally follows the trends set on his last two albums (No More Shall We Part and The Boatman’s Call), in that they’re gentle and rich with nuance.