September, 2006 | Lollipop Magazine

All Shall Perish – The Price of Existence – Review

September 29, 2006

Their blend of technical death, metalcore breakdowns, and grind speed is refreshing in a time when many bands seem content churning out the same old shit.

Pompeii – Assembly – Review

September 29, 2006

Dean Stafford has a high tenor voice that drips with emotion. The haunting sound of Caitlin Bailey’s cello also adds a lot of atmosphere and texture.

Shadows Fall – Fallout From the War – Review

September 29, 2006

As the title suggests, Fallout… acts like a companion piece to The War Within, replete with covers, re-recordings, unreleased material, and a few new tunes.

The Gathering – Home – Review

September 29, 2006

Anneke’s voice soars above the tinkerings, pulses, and throbs, always sounding vaguely Irish to these ears. The catch in her throat will put a lump in yours.

The Peasants – Love Your Enemy – Review

September 29, 2006

Part noisy college rock (when “alternative rock” was still ROCK), part punky rock, gonzo solos, and “I need a goddamn job!” hollers over Sex Pistols swagger.

Underground Station – Column

September 29, 2006

Word has it that the great underground artist John Jackson, aka Jaxon, has died at his own hand by a gunshot. We have lost an enormous talent.

Hammers of Misfortune – The Locust Years – Interview

September 29, 2006

An interview with guitarist John Cobbett

Ignite – Our Darkest Days – Review

September 29, 2006

Ignite has hardcore and punk credibility, but also have the ability to write very catchy and commercial-sounding songs.

Park – Building A Better _______ – Review

September 29, 2006

They simplified everything. Stripping away the layers makes for a very straightforward CD, but one that still has a lot of catchy hooks and melodies.

Richard Dorfmeister Vs Madrid De Los Austrias – Grand Slam – Review

September 29, 2006

With dub master/deep groover Richard Dorfmeister teaming up with the Latin seduction of Madrid De Los Austrias, how could it go so wrong? In a word: Disco.