Lollipop Magazine

The Brought Low – Third Record – Review

March 1, 2010

Like a big goddamn steak you loved last time, The Brought Low reappear as a big goddamn steak you’ll love again.

Samael – Above – Review

March 1, 2010

A relentless, thrashing beast that barrels endlessly forward and rarely slows down. A satisfying one-dimensional assault if you’re in the mood.

Mew – No More Stories Are Told Today – Review

March 1, 2010

Some incredibly sweet melodies but you’ll have to earn them. This Danish crew challenging you to make sense of kaleidoscope soundscapes and dissonance.

Leaves’ Eyes – Njord – Review

March 1, 2010

“My Destiny” nails everything on the checklist (big hooks/mournful piano outro/big chorus/strings) and manages to corral it all into something memorable.

Hatesphere – To The Nines – Review

March 1, 2010

These Danes play a straightforward strain of speedy death along the lines of The Haunted circa One Kill Wonder. To The Nines is a lean, focused attack.

No More Heroes 2 – Desperate Struggle – Review

March 1, 2010

When Travis Touchdown fires up his katana and screams “Fuck you!” as he carves up opponents, you’re ready for the gaming equivalent of Never Mind The Bollocks.

MLB 2K10 – Review

March 1, 2010

The visuals are clean and serviceable but lack some of the finer details, and who thought it was a good idea to put advertisements in achievement boxes?

Left 4 Dead 2 – Review

March 1, 2010

It’s the little touches in L4D2 that create an oppressively bleak atmosphere and push the game beyond the realm of just a hyperactive zombie shooting gallery.

Infinite Space – Review

March 1, 2010

You’re thrust into a complex game world with a paucity of guidance, which make future gains all the sweeter, and Infinite Space has a lot to give.