Lollipop Magazine

Bossa Nova Beatniks – End Civil Twilight – Review

May 11, 2007

You can dance to it, it should get played on The World Music Café, it’s got a groove David Byrne could understand, and the tunes are actual distinct songs.

The Museum of Bad Art – Review

May 11, 2007

Once upon a time, the dividing lines between “good” and “bad” were clearer, and reveling in “bad” art was a pretty amusing thing.

Arch Enemy – Black Earth – Review

May 11, 2007

Reissue of the ’97 Europe-only debut from ex-Carcass/ex-Carnage guitarist Michael Amott, returning to melodic death metal. Does it stand up? YES.

Chimaira – Resurrection – Interview

May 11, 2007

An interview with vocalist Mark Hunter

Sucking the ’70s – Back in the Saddle Again – Review

May 11, 2007

It was a good idea the first time, and it’s a good idea now, although four discs worth of ’70s covers does seem to be pushing things to the saturation point.

Six Feet Under – Commandment – Review

May 11, 2007

Chris Barnes is back, contemplating death, and coming up with quaint haiku origamis, thorns concealed, in which to place his gruesome thoughts.

Sia – Lady Croissant – Review

May 11, 2007

Australian seductress/occasional Zero 7 vocalist Sia should be no stranger to anyone who indulges in the air-y, sensual chillout sort of TV soundtrack ambience.

Lesbian – Power Hor – Review

May 11, 2007

The four tracks veer from black metal screeching to dreamy Isis/Pelican-style post-rockery to downtuned stoner thudding, sometimes in just a few minutes.

G.B.H. – Race Against Time – The Complete Clay Recordings – Review

May 11, 2007

Three-disc box set of the band’s catalog from its first label, Clay Records. Prime-era of G.B.H., and for the low price, this is a damn fine comp.

Rising Son – The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi – Review

May 11, 2007

His story is one of dreams, heartbreak, adrenaline, and legend. Out of prison and drug-free, Hosoi has gotten back to pro skating, when not doing pastor work.