Lollipop Magazine

Sweet Emotion – Songs of Aerosmith – Review

February 22, 2002

Aerosmith’s take on the blues always had/has plenty of rhythmn/funk/boogie woogie fun as well as the bit of the dealin’ with the devil at the crossroads part.

Requiems of Revulsion – A Tribute to Carcass – Review

February 22, 2002

On Requiems of Revulsion, an army of bands pay homage to Carcass’ earlier material, noting that at least the mark was made.

ReDirection – Review

February 22, 2002

The best source for Midwestern math-ish indie/instrumental/emo rock, Polyvinyl has put together a damn fine (and balanced) sampler for those uninitiated.

Pushing Scandinavian Rock to the Man! – Vol. 2 – Review

February 22, 2002

There’re some familiar names, most of ’em, tho’, are not too well-known to me. The Scandinavian rock’n’roll invasion continues, but I think it’s a friendly one.

Punk-O-Rama – Vol. 6 – Review

February 22, 2002

Epitaph keeps the bands they’ve got (minus one) and picks up wave after wave of the best young hopefuls, most of whom deserve it.

Nuggets II – Review

February 22, 2002

A track, a couple paragraphs, a professorial listen, a glance at the haberdashery, and you’re sampling the next one until the box of chocolates is gone.

Not the Same Old Blues Crap II – Review

February 22, 2002

Sad truth is the Blues is whitherin’, tho’ not dead, not yet, as Fat Possum proves over and over again by releasin’ records like this.

No-Fi Trash – Review

February 22, 2002

The biggest, brightest, and not-so-bright names in independent music, offering multitudes of subgenres to chose from. Most songs are previously released.

Metal Dreams – Vol. 3 – Review

February 22, 2002

I’m an admitted speed freak (the verb, not necessarily the drug), and while Goth metal tickles my brooding dark side, I’m just not a fan of ballads.

Les Pauls & Breaking Glass – A Compilation of Various Sin City Artists – Review

February 22, 2002

Great take on the good ol’ rock and roll apres ’77 division. Much like – and sharing bands with – the Fistful of Rock series.