July, 2006 | Lollipop Magazine

Thievery Corporation – Versions – Review

July 28, 2006

If The Cosmic Game was the victory after the boring The Richest Man in Babylon, then Versions is proof that the celebration was premature.

The Brought Low – Right on Time – Review

July 28, 2006

This is a legitimately great album. Great songs are the most important part of any great album, and it’s difficult for me to find fault with any these tracks.

Peeping Tom – Review

July 28, 2006

“A tamer General Patton Vs. The X-ecutioners. Or a more playful Lovage.” Don’t let first impressions fool you. A pop record only Mike Patton could produce.

Good Riddance – My Republic – Review

July 28, 2006

Perhaps the band’s most melodic release, forgoing much of their past attack-based hardcore in exchange for sweet hooks. Catchy, driving, motivational tunes.

The Jade Shader – Curse of the Tuatara – Interview

July 28, 2006

An interview with guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist Chris Prescott

Howl’s Moving Castle – Review

July 28, 2006

Hayao Miyazaki’s latest, Howl’s Moving Castle, is another mind-boggling adventure in the “kid’s movie the way they really should be made” mold.

Faith No More – Live at the Brixton Academy – You Fat B**stards – Review

July 28, 2006

This DVD set collects two out-of-print VHS releases. Most notable: Who Cares a Lot? Greatest Videos, as it chronicles the band’s transformation over the years.

Danko Jones – Sleep is the Enemy – Review

July 28, 2006

Solid-as-a-rock four-on-the-floor beats and rhythmiclicious riffs that recall AC/DC and QOTSA, the band makes you writhe, headbang, and drink like it’s ’74.

Pantera – 3 Vulgar Videos From Hell – Review

July 21, 2006

Pantera’s three VHS videos in one place. A lot of bud, booze, the Hulk, Moscow, paper mache pot, cuts and bruises, and small appliances smashed to bits.

Dimevision – Vol 1 – That’s The Fun I Have – Review

July 21, 2006

Dimebag is seen ripping it up circa ’84 and ’85, right up until his Damageplan days. There’s lots of fireworks, most notably used to wake various poor loafers.