Lollipop Magazine

Spark of Life – Promises Made. Promises Kept. – Review

April 12, 2004

While the band’s music is an emo/hardcore amalgamation of melody and aggression, it doesn’t come off as formulaic or rehashed or boring.

Boss Martians – The Set-Up – Interview

April 12, 2004

An interview with singer/guitarist Evan Foster

Deadwater Drowning – Review

April 5, 2004

New Hampshire’s Deadwater Drowning doesn’t hold back on this five-song EP. It’s straight to business, and I like it. A technical death metal edge, hardcore drive, and grindcore intensity.

Zao – Legendary – Review

April 5, 2004

Vibrant, emotional, and always forging forward with their blend of hardcore, metal, and rock, Zao positioned themselves as leaders, not followers.

Stampin’ Ground – A New Darkness Upon Us – Interview

April 5, 2004

An interview with guitarist Scott Atkins

Backstabbers Incorporated – Bare as Bones – Review

April 5, 2004

Easily one of the most violent live acts I’ve ever seen. And the music is equally as powerful. Bare as Bones is a collection of rarities from 7″s, compilations, demos, and EPs that’ve long been out of print.

The Kids of Widney High – Act Your Age – Review

April 5, 2004

As soon as you showcase a special education class in album format, hyper-sensitive types are going to start screaming “Exploitation!” The Kids of Widney High are just a bunch of kids having a hell of a lot of contagious fun.

Found Dead Hanging – Dulling Occams Razor – Review

April 5, 2004

The raw, sludgy aspect attached to the forward-moving hardcore/grind style works wonders, strengthening each song with a deafening and deadly blow.

The Figgs- Slow Charm – Review

April 5, 2004

Everything that was charming about them is here, but with more sweet harmonies rocking through signature guitar sounds, more interesting rhythmic choices, and a generally clearer sound.

Sponge – For All the Drugs in the World – Review

April 5, 2004

For All the Drugs in the World is an easy, enjoyable listen, but unfortunately, Sponge seems plagued by lyrical weakness and too weighed down by their failure to really commit to their own rock sound.