June 2005 – Page 19 – Lollipop Magazine

Vanilla Sky – Waiting For Something – Review

June 7, 2005

From Italy, catchy emo/punk, first U.S. release, recommended for fans of Yellowcard, Over It, and Fall Out Boy. Throw in The Ataris, just for good measure.

Thunderlip – Review

June 7, 2005

There’s some jump, some bash, some drunken reeling, but it’s all dry. Imagine if “Detroit Rock City” revved like an Escort instead of a Chevelle SS.

The Turbo A.C.’s – Avenue X – Review

June 7, 2005

They’re black leather punk, not exactly hot rod/greaser, but certainly with those leanings. They’re rowdy punk rock, leave it at that.

The Tri-Fives – Won’t Back Down – Review

June 7, 2005

Fast punk from the ashes of Anti-Anti. Like the glorious, fast and melodic early days of Screeching Weasel and The Queers, but with more layered whoas.

The Taste of Blood – Predator – Review

June 7, 2005

All kinds of screamo and grind gurgle and immediate production. This’ll take some time to see if it’s got style, or just throwing shit that sells into the mix.

The Soviettes – LPIII – Review

June 7, 2005

Peppy girl punk, catchy as a cold, and while dancey punk is trendy, the kids have been bopping since the “Cretin Hop,” so lighten up, ya know?

The Rise – Reclamation Process – Review

June 7, 2005

Lotta energy, lotta experimentation, but they really oughtta figure out who they are and what they do best. A million things from embarrassingly bad to decent.

The Muggs – Review

June 7, 2005

Soulful Detroit rock here to testify. Mixed loud and raw. Imagine the Black Crowes on a Bon Scott bender with the Nuge going great gonzos.

The Its – Review

June 7, 2005

Something charming about this band that I can’t place. From Chicago, sound young and like nice guys, and they love bouncy pop. Very British enunciation.

The Glow – The Ghosts Are Out – Review

June 7, 2005

They like the dark side of ska, the singer has a distinctive voice, they’re kinda punk, they slather that one organ sound over everything. They’re from Boston.