Lollipop Magazine

Grand Funk Railroad – Phoenix – Review

May 16, 2003

Phoenix is where Grand Funk began to lose the way. There are some worthwhile moments, but the songwriting feels uninspired and the playing is lethargic.

Grand Funk Railroad – E Pluribus Funk – Review

May 16, 2003

E Pluribus Funk boasts strong songwriting, especially the danceable “Footstompin’ Music” and the anthemic, fuzz-driven “People, Let’s Stop the War.”

Grand Funk Railroad – We’re An American Band – Review

May 16, 2003

It would be unfair to expect the rest of the album to live up to the glory that is its title track. This doesn’t dull any of the disappointment.

Funker Vogt – Survivor – Review

May 16, 2003

A 12-track testament to why Funker Vogt is one of the dominant forces in the EBM scene.

Drive Like Jehu – Yank Crime – Review

May 16, 2003

The singer has the plain-spoken, energetic personality of a Dischord-bred indie rock guy, the band has the power of say, Lifetime-era Rollins.

DJ Shadow – The Private Press – Review

May 16, 2003

His first full-length in six years, DJ Shadow still pleases the audiophiles with quirky compositional skills, but he’s also turned up the fun factor.

The Vandals – Oi To The World! Live in Concert – Review

April 18, 2003

Once a year, The Vandals get together in their home town to to perform songs from their most special of releases, Oi to the World! One year, they filmed it.

Secret Weapons of Kung Fu – Review

April 18, 2003

a DVD sampler of a variety of videos by bands on Kung Fu: Audio Karate, The Ataris, No Use For A Name, Ozma, The Vandals, Antifreeze, Assorted Jelly Beans, Mi6, and Useless I.D..

Anna Vissi – X – Review

April 18, 2003

While Everything I Am, was all about dance and sounding modern, X has her blending modern beats with classic Greek music with mostly pleasing results.

Jane Birkin – Arabesque – Review

April 18, 2003

Jane Birkin re-visits the material of her late beau, Serge Gainsbourg. Most of the set consists of songs he wrote and produced for her in the ’70s and ’80s.