November, 2005 | Lollipop Magazine

Turin Brakes – Jackinabox – Review

November 18, 2005

Jackinabox is more California dreaming/Gram Parsons than Manchester fog a la Elbow, further proving that not all mellow British music constitutes as “suicidal.”

The Lost Patrol Band – Review

November 18, 2005

Lost Patrol was Dennis Lyzxén, vocalist of The (International) Noise Conspiracy, ex-Refused. Now The Lost Patrol Band, acoustic ditties have become power pop,

Opeth – Ghost Reveries – Review

November 18, 2005

Ghost Reveries might be the most complicated of a formidable lot, the album marking the best integration of the Damnation and Deliverance polarities.

Obituary – Frozen In Time – Review

November 18, 2005

Frozen ranks up there, far surpassing Back From the Dead. Stomp, stomp Floridian death metal is the order of the day. Breakdowns and groove plenty.

Nuclear Assault – Third World Genocide – Review

November 18, 2005

Nuclear Assault used to be able to come up with the most eerily melodic, minor-based riffs, but Third World Genocide sounds like a demo version of Game Over.

The Autumns – Review

November 18, 2005

Thoughtful songwriting, masterful tone, and perfect pacing. Perfect for fans of Brundlefly, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Elliot Smith, and Drop the Fear.

Starflyer 59 – Talking Voice vs Singing Voice – Review

November 18, 2005

For a spiritually-inclined band, Starflyer 59 are more likely to sing about life’s travails than its triumphs, sounding more sincere than that new emo garbage.

Life Of Agony – Broken Valley – Review

November 18, 2005

The hardcore component LOA always tried to shy away from has been almost entirely dropped, replaced by a slick, vaguely punchy post-grunge rock-out vibe.

Label The Traitor – Battle of the Common – Review

November 18, 2005

Empowers listeners to stand up for their beliefs and be leaders, not followers. They’ve proven that hardcore can be melodic, yet catchy. A solid debut.

Shadows in the Dark – Coded Message: 12 – Review

November 18, 2005

It opens and closes with instrumental pieces, the meat of it is pulsating hard electro, spiced with vocals sung in either English or German.