Lollipop Magazine

Dirty Pretty Things – Waterloo To Anywhere – Review

December 8, 2006

With drug-addled Pete Doherty removed, Libertines’ clever guitarist turned frontman Carl Barat and drummer Gary Powell form a thrilling, stable compound.

Anti-Flag – For Blood and Empire – Review

December 8, 2006

If you can swallow their cheerleader stage banter and their lowest common denominator lyrics, you get the payoff of a decent, politically-charged punk record.

Killed By The Bull – Review

December 8, 2006

Inside of 10 seconds, I found myself back at a Descendents show in ’88, remembering my old riding/skater buds, and the Faith No More that Cared a Lot.

Killed By The Bull – The Princess Rides The Bull Into Holy Hell

December 8, 2006

Building off early Bad Religion, Descendents, and Lemonheads punkish pop tunes, this record boasts a refined production without sacrificing the raw energy.

The Casualties – Can’t Stop Us – Review

December 1, 2006

The sound, camera, and editing are awful, making it the perfect punk document. The chaos of the live show is honestly portrayed.

Westbound Train – Transitions – Review

November 20, 2006

I like ska as much as getting cornholed in a dark alley, but Boston’s Westbound Train mix in some soul, so at least my rapist lubed up first.

Wild Zero – Review

November 20, 2006

If neither The Marvels or New Alliance ring (cow) bells for ya, you’ll probably never stumble over Wild Zero either. Boston punk rock, bar level.

The Matches – Decomposer – Review

November 20, 2006

There’s something charmingly dorky about these guys, kinda like OK GO. Only these guys are cuter. Like that’s hard.

The Leftovers – Party Tonight – Review

November 20, 2006

The Leftovers make Darlington sound like a good singer. Bubblegum punk rules, but it can be done badly, just like anything.

Subhumans Canada – New Dark Age Parade – Review

November 20, 2006

Not to be confused with the UK band, these Vancouver punkers were important in the late ’70s and early ’80s. First new tunes by the original line-up since ’82.