Lollipop Magazine

Fort Ancient – I Believe in Tornadoes – Review

October 28, 2005

A band with the potential and capability of writing songs that simultaneously make the audience dance, rock out, and feel a deep melancholy behind the eyes.

Wumpscut – Evoke – Review

October 28, 2005

Evoke is clear effort to reach beyond the industrial modes exhibited on earlier Wumpscut releases. It’s not a success, nor is it a failure.

Listen or Pose – Review

October 28, 2005

Abacus makes some smart choices. The worst they do is release something mediocre. Which they’ve done, don’t get me wrong, but they’ve got a damn fine average.

The Atomic Bitchwax – 3 – Review

October 28, 2005

Jam rock without the jamming parts, a collection of cool-sounding stuff that doesn’t really cohere into anything memorable or captivating.

Nightbreed – Immortality Through Ashes – Review

October 28, 2005

Former A.T.W. frontman, Ray Terry, dispenses with the punk rock of his former project and jumps into the sludge with his new power trio, Nightbreed.

Negator – Old Black – Review

October 28, 2005

Grinding blast beats, melodic guitar riffs, screeching vocals, and tons of Gothic flare. The title says it all: Tried and true, no bullshit added black metal.