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.

Brian Posehn – Live in: Nerd Rage – Review

September 26, 2006

The mainstream might know him as “that awkward guy on Mr. Show and Just Shoot Me,” comedy buffs and metalheads know Brian Posehn as the thrash-addicted giant.

Bullets and Octane – In The Mouth of The Young – Review

September 22, 2006

A neo-glam band who sport eyeliner and tattoos, use the word punk to mean fast, and you’ll dig it, but always be a little suspicious of how honest it is.

Adam Rich – You Can’t Escape Life – Review

September 22, 2006

Adam Rich isn’t a guitar whiz, but he can sing with the guitar about as well as he can with his voice, which ain’t bad. The best tune is the dusty “Vulture.”

The Shocker – Up Your Ass Tray – Review

September 22, 2006

Jennifer Finch from L7’s new group. It’s a blast of punk and new wave flavored rock with gritty vocals and ridiculous, over the top lyrics.

A Change of Pace – Prepare The Masses – Review

September 22, 2006

Ditching the screaming and intense styles of their debut, going more melodic pop punk. Some of the songs are catchy and radio-friendly, about half are good.

Thrice – Vheissu – Interview

September 22, 2006

An interview with drummer Riley Breckenridge

Genghis Tron – Dead Mountain Mouth – Review

September 22, 2006

A substantial portion of the electronic beats has been replaced by more grind, and a touch of electrified doom. The guitars sound more assured and comfortable.

Hulda – Forest of the Night – Review

September 22, 2006

Early ’80s-ish rock nestling itself between The Cranberries and Joan Jett, slightly burned-out chick-fronted grind with less hope in their lyrics than heart.

Less Than Jake – In With The Out Crowd – Review

September 22, 2006

“These guys are still around?” Hey, you can say it, we’re all thinking it. Surprisingly yes, and more surprisingly, Less Than Jake is still good.

Dog Fashion Disco – Adultery – Review

September 22, 2006

DFD dances naked in the back of your mind while jackhammering your defenses with coy melodies, Mike Patton theatrics, jazz sax, and death metal fist-fucking.

Chach – To Destroy Your Boyfriend’s Confidence – Review

September 22, 2006

Chach look cool, sound strong, produce well, and would stand up at any multi-band show you wandered into.

Buffalo Killers – Review

September 12, 2006

Member of Thee Shams kick out soulful, laid-back and thoughtful tales. Bit of drug stagger, sorrowful pleas, slide guitar, and harmonies Neil Young’d nod to.

Andrew W.K. – Who Knows? – Review

September 9, 2006

This is this man’s deepest and most sincere expression of himself. It just so happens that he’s also able to write arena rock songs that cannot be refused.

Automatic Arms – Review

September 8, 2006

If you’ve zoned out to Cowboy Junkies or Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb,” you’ll find solace in the flow of this solemn, depressive, and well-assembled dish.

Amorphis – Eclipse – Review

September 8, 2006

Roaring mightily one minute, soaring the cosmos the next, and then skipping around the fire, a Vintersorgian singer emoting his Viking heart out.