Lollipop Magazine

Track Star – Lion Destroyed the Whole World – Review

September 20, 2002

Just when I thought the last few Guided By Voices albums were boring… Track Star is about as unspectacular as indie pop comes.

Scott Garth – Review

September 20, 2002

My Records owner Joey Cape (Lagwagon, Bad Astronaut) brings us Scott Garth, the kind of real deal singer/songwriter that Elliot Smith only wishes he could be.

Radio 4 – Gotham! – Review

September 20, 2002

Like they have something to say, and it doesn’t matter what the words are, cuz the snotty’n’pissed inflection tells ya all you need to know.

The Kills – Black Rooster – Review

September 20, 2002

Four songs, real no-bullshit actual songs with simple drums, harmonica and guitar. A Beefheart cover for all you old school indie hipsters.

The High Violets – 44 Down – Review

September 20, 2002

Tripped out, spaced up, wide open and rising pearlescent on clouds coming out the top of your cranium – this is the psychedelic sound of The High Violets.

Aberdeen – Homesick and Happy to be Here – Review

September 20, 2002

Beth’s flute-like midrange leads the lilting acoustic guitar tunes, the songs as flowery and carefree-sounding as a stroll through a European daydream.

Jupither – It’s Planetary – Review

September 20, 2002

Chirping power pop from Sweden, which means it’s catchy as hell, sung with beautiful vocal lines (and accents), well-recorded, and a lot of fun.

Matthew – Everybody Down – Review

September 20, 2002

Matthew follows Jeff Buckley and Ours’ footsteps in constructing evocative songs with mood instead of brute force.

Flynn – On Your Way – Review

September 20, 2002

Co-founder of Boston’s Cliffs of Dooneen, Flynn, is back and, unfortunately, his personal story is far more engaging than anything on his CD, On Your Way.

Sweep The Leg Johnny – Going Down Swingin’ – Review

September 9, 2002

If you’re looking for a Flying Luttenbackers assault, this disc is more restrained and musical in a Chicago post-punk to post-rock to post-jazz way.