Lollipop Magazine

Khanate – Things Viral – Review

February 16, 2004

If the aim is to lobotomize the audience, Things Viral is a success. As effective as Naked City’s Torture Garden at clearing your home of unwanted guests.

The Havoc – Our Rebellion Has Just Begun – Review

February 16, 2004

For all you mohawked street punks who’ve found Jesus, this is a MUST buy!! I know you’re out there, um, somewhere…

Fireball Ministry – The Second Great Awakening – Review

February 16, 2004

Ten songs (11 tracks, but one of ’em’s an intro), four of which are already available elsewhere. The greedy part of me wishes this album was all new stuff.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre – …And This Is Our Music – Review

February 16, 2004

Pretty songs packed to the gills with hushed vocals, lightly-strummed guitars, understated strings, unintrusive synth blips, and light washes from the drumkit.

Superjoint Ritual – A Lethal Dose of American Hatred – Review

February 16, 2004

The whole thing is about under-achieving on the writing. Add to that a drum recording that sounds like milk 18 hours before it’s officially undrinkable.

Dead Low Tide – Review

February 9, 2004

Birthed from three members of The Murder City Devils mated with a guy that plays eight-string bass and has tooled for GodheadSilo and Enemymine.

The Twilight Singers – Blackberry Belle – Review

February 9, 2004

I never thought Greg Dulli would take his tortured dementia into indielectro, and I never would’ve guessed that it would be as moving as Blackberry Belle.

The Turbo A.C.’s – Automatic – Review

February 9, 2004

Beyond the energy, prepare for lyrical shots like “the teaming masses want watered-down candy-coated/I want the real deal/cocked and ready/fully loaded.”

Last Tuesday – Curbsquirrels – Composition – Review

February 9, 2004

Aside from the God stuff, here’s the other problem I find with this album: None of these songs really seem to be about anything.

The Suggestions – Mix Tape – Review

February 9, 2004

Mix Tape is a joyride of clear and well-executed vocals, powerful and precise melodies, and lyrics that are emotional without being sickeningly sappy.