Lollipop Magazine

The Life And Times – Suburban Hymns – Interview

January 20, 2006

An interview with guitarist/vocalist Allen Epley

Obituary – Frozen in Time – Interview

January 20, 2006

An interview with bassist Frank Watkins

Eminence – Humanology – Review

January 20, 2006

Second full-length by this Brazil band boasting ex-members of Sepultura and Overdose. Various “Walk”-style riffs, vaguely tribal grooves, and dumbass lyrics.

Elliott – Photorecording – Review

January 20, 2006

The band’s farewell testament, a best-of set live in the studio, capturing the sometimes reinterpretation of old staples and their collective final days.

Mind Ripper II – Review

January 20, 2006

Mind Ripper II rips nothing but the classics from the vaults of Van Richter Records, with a few unreleased tracks and remixes added as bonuses.

The Duke – My Kung Fu Is Good – Review

January 20, 2006

Last couple Stuck Mojo releases showed a pop tendency and strong vocals, but this…. Full-on piano ballads’n’shit. Soaring vocals, powerful and moving.

Smoke Or Fire – Above The City – Review

January 20, 2006

Now residing in Richmond, VA, Smoke Or Fire are Bostonians by birth, but exhibit the spirit of Chicago with their political brand of melodic punk.

Plastic Noise Experience – Noised – Review

January 20, 2006

A “new” PNE release sees the light of day, but it doesn’t appear to be new material, instead it’s a collection of rarities and covers.

Idlewild – Warnings/Promises – Review

January 20, 2006

Instead of taking the listener straight to the destination, Idlewild now take ’em around the ol’ Pecos Ruins, deserted gas stations, and a few graveyards.

Gorefest – La Muerte – Review

January 20, 2006

Dutch thinking man’s extremists Gorefest have been coaxed out of retirement, partly by a reissue campaign, partly because the damnable creativity still flows.