February 2004 – Page 12 – Lollipop Magazine

A Perfect Circle – Thirteenth Step – Review

February 2, 2004

I’m more a fan of A Perfect Circle than Tool. They have enigmatic turbulence, an unspoken sorrow that resonates beyond Goth tendencies and prog atmospheres.

Ghost Parade – Dying Breed – Review

February 2, 2004

Brooding modern alt-rock with sprinkles of Goth and darkwave. Lead singer Autumn’s vocals a sonic kaleidoscope of David Bowie, David Byrne, and Peter Murphy.

Martin Rev – To Live – Review

February 2, 2004

Seeing as how I really didn’t like the last Suicide album, I didn’t have much hope for 50%-er Martin Rev’s latest release, To Live.

Virtua Fighter – 4: Evolution – Review

February 2, 2004

A complete package in every sense of the phrase. It has enough game to keep you occupied for months, and it just so happens to be the best 3-D fighter made.

Star Trek – Elite Force II – Review

February 2, 2004

Its 2000 predecessor proved a first-person shooter set in the Star Trek universe can bear excellent fruit, so it’s no shock Elite Force II is a very good game.

The Joykiller – Ready Sexed Go – Review

February 2, 2004

There are thirty-two songs on this fucker and while that in itself attests the work ethic of this rock crew, it plays like a greatest hits type deal.

The Husbands – Introducing The Sounds of… – Review

February 2, 2004

Mix the Cramps’ “Goo Goo Muck” with the ’80s indie/garage tradition of a few chords ‘n’ a cloud of gal howl and you’ll be a-ok.

Rainbow Six – 3: Raven Shield – Review

February 2, 2004

Rainbow Six is an intense and super-realistic squad-based tactical shooter that puts you in command of the world’s finest counter-terrorism unit.

Leaves – Breath – Review

February 2, 2004

Sound a helluva lot more British than Icelandic. Copying countrymen Sigur Rós would’ve been a lot more interesting than the pseudo-Coldplay at work here.

Max Payne – 2: The Fall of Max Payne – Review

February 2, 2004

Billed as a film-noir love story set on the hyper-violent streets of New York City, it delivers like a 50-caliber bullet to the temple.