June 2005 – Page 16 – Lollipop Magazine

Legacy of Blood – A Comprehensive Guide to Slasher Movies – Review

June 13, 2005

The most enjoyable part of the book is the 120 pages of horror film reviews. Scattered amongst the more obvious slashers are some cool little films.

The Headpress Guide to the Counterculture – Review

June 13, 2005

Jam-packed with reviews of outré shit. Care to know where you can get comics that feature angels pissing on vomiting clowns? Well, that would be on page 60.

Cocopiazo – No. 1 – Review

June 13, 2005

When women or turtles aren’t falling into John’s lap, he’s got someone out to get him. Appearances by Death, a very cute two-headed chick, and salty wit.

Boneyard – Vol 3 – Review

June 13, 2005

Instead of a dark, evil fiend scaring the wits out of helpless, sexy teenagers, the IRS is coming after a guy and his slew of cute monster friends.

Bang Sugar Bang – Thwak Thwak Go Crazy – Review

June 13, 2005

The anthems don’t sound dumbed down, the goofy butt-wiggling punk doesn’t sound contrived, the tenderness isn’t forced, and the party-hearty yahoo isn’t ironic.

Axehandle – Review

June 13, 2005

All three members of Axehandle are also in Alabama Thunderpussy, but Axehandle doesn’t really sound anything like ATP.

Evergreen Terrace – Sincerity Is An Easy Disguise In This Business – Review

June 8, 2005

These guys drive every cliché into the ground, but there are hints at actual songwriting here, and the vocalist might even qualify as a singer in another year.

Coliseum – Goddamage – Review

June 8, 2005

Noisy, tuff, and melodic like a muscle car idling. An eight-song EP. A band fronted by Black Cross/Initial Records dude, Ryan Patterson.

Clutch – Robot Hive Exodus- Review

June 8, 2005

Stupid name aside, this sucker’s got soul, brother. Got that vintage keyboard thing going, and both boogie and funk. And Neil really belts it out.

California Redemption – This Time It’s For Money – Review

June 8, 2005

Their hearts are in the right place (old school punk), but it’s hard to tell at a pass if this is worth the time. Fast and frantic punk, vaguely political.