Lollipop Magazine

Ludicra – Fex Urbis, Lex Orbis – Review

November 20, 2006

It’s the guy from Hammers of Misfortune, who many people speak highly of, but necro-thrash and dark, miserable howl is kinda eight years over.

Jerry Lee Lewis – Last Man Standing – Review

November 20, 2006

Duets with Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, Neil Young, Keith Richards, Merle Haggard, Kid Rock, Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Little Richard, etc.

Into Eternity – The Scattering of Ashes – Review

November 20, 2006

This band can grind like the Masscore bands, pinch their balls and squeal like the heavy metal skippies, and prog it out like, uh, whoever still plays “prog.”

Insomnium – Above The Weeping World – Review

November 20, 2006

Consistent and listenable from end to end, with some interludes and keys to keep it interesting. Nice leads, scary whispers, no sissy singing or orchestration.

Hatebreed – Supremacy – Review

November 20, 2006

I’ve never been a big Hatebreed fan, but I’ve always respected their work ethic, even if I haven’t gushed about how great their new batches of tunes are.

Dirty Pictures – Hollywood High – Review

November 20, 2006

The whole package, from blues to swagger to shuffle, all expertly played, all grinning like fools, clean and smart vocals, tasteful harmonies, slick production.

Demise – Torture Garden – Review

November 20, 2006

Crash Music must’ve picked up a bunch of Polish death metal bands at a yard sale or something. Three records in, mixed and mastered by guitar hero James Murphy.

White Demons – Say Go – Review

November 17, 2006

Ramones’n’Roses-inspired progressions are littered with buzzsaw guitar leads trampling wherever the hell they please while Nick spits whiskey-throated odes.

The Methadones – 21st Century Power Pop Riot – Review

November 17, 2006

Whoa-oh bubblegum punk like ya rarely hear anymore. Ya don’t realize just how bad punk has gotten until ya hear something like this.

The Damned – Noise Noise Noise – Review

November 17, 2006

Box set comprising five CDs, which frankly would’ve fit on three. Much of this is recycled live grist, but it’s nice to have ‘er all in one place.