Lollipop Magazine

Grey Goose – Til The Medicine Takes – Review

June 26, 2005

Punk rock in the vein of Hot Water Music (who produced, sung back-up vox, and played some guitar, so I ain’t reaching here): Gritty and honest.

The Konks – Review

June 15, 2005

Three guys. Two guitars, two drums. Singing drummer. And a harmonica. Don’t forget that, it matters. Like a bubblegum version of The Cheater Slicks (no insult).

The Hostage Heart – Where There Is Despair, Hope – Review

June 15, 2005

I took the hit, my body bloody and bruised, crashing to the ground under the weight of this diverse hardcore/thrash/death metal act’s walloping aggression.

The Bellrays – The Red, White and Black – Review

June 15, 2005

The fuzzed-out guitar blast and rowdy rhythm stomp are in full effect, and Lisa Kekaula’s mighty voice is the rock and roll truth.

Ted Leo/Pharmacists – Shake the Sheets – Review

June 15, 2005

For an ex-hardcore semi-icon, Ted Leo sure has an airy ’70s voice and a funky pop jones that makes any attempt at typecast more than a bit difficult.

Super Heavy Goat Ass – 60,000 Years – Review

June 15, 2005

Smooth, righteous “heavy rock.” 60,000 Years locks between classicist hard-edged Southern fare, stoner-hump, and hard rock dynamics.

Entombed – Unreal Estate – Review

June 13, 2005

In 2002, much respected-metal veterans Entombed played as the pit orchestra for some kinda fuckin’ ballet. This is the CD document of that live extravaganza.

Big Teaze Toys – Review

June 13, 2005

Under the guise of waterproof vibrating massagers comes the Tickle-Popzzz (which makes it oh so much fun to say I’m a Lollipop Girl), and the S&M Bondage duck.

Dirty Book Art – Review

June 13, 2005

Say it with me: “dirty… book… art.” That’s what it is. A site devoted to the pre-Fabio supermarket pulp, and not stuff like Lady Chatterly’s Lover.

I’m NOT with Stupid Tee Shirt – Review

June 13, 2005

I make Fuck Subtlety shirts, Todd makes I’m NOT with Stupid shirts. Simple, white on black, big letters.