Lollipop Magazine

The Vacancy – Heart Attack – Review

June 13, 2005

It’s volumatic pop music with unisonic vocals that war between ’70s CBGB street punk and ’80s OC skate punk.

Lagwagon – Live in a Dive – Review

June 13, 2005

For over a decade now, Lagwagon have penned the soundtracks of our lives. And having seen the band countless times, not much comes close to a Lagwagon show.

Goldfinger – Disconnection Notice – Review

June 13, 2005

Disconnection Notice takes risks, but they’re worth it. A definite improvement from their last album (which was still decent). Goldfinger may be getting older, but they’re still rocking out, and doing it better than most of the young pop-punkers.

The Real McKenzies – Pissed Tae Th’ Gills – Review

June 13, 2005

16 tracks of live footage, a hilarious video, and a surprisingly successful promotional campaign for haggis waged on the streets of Vancouver, BC.

Punk Rock Holocaust – Review

June 13, 2005

I love the Warped Tour and hate a lot of bands that call themselves “punk” nowadays, so I really wanted to see them die slasher-movie style.

Leatherface – Boat in the Smoke – Review

June 13, 2005

No antics, poses, or witty banter, just their unique brand of smoky, seasoned, world-weary, tough-yet-tender punk rock.

End of the Century – The Story of the Ramones – Review

June 13, 2005

Unless you’re a Ramones know-it-all, you’ll leave knowing more about the band. Even if you already know all this, End of the Century will still entertain you.

Dead Boys – Live at CBGB’s 1977 – Review

June 13, 2005

Prime era kickass punk rock from Cleveland’s Iggy-fixated rocker casualties. Filmed when people in NY thought that this roaring splatter was gonna be big.

Anti-Flag – Death of a Nation – Review

June 13, 2005

Nineteen-year-old Mohawk boy scissor-kicks America out of Iraq in this detailed demonstration of radical youth gone mic-happy in many cities.

Catch 22 – Live – Review

June 13, 2005

Ska bands are generally the most captivating bands live. Catch 22 don’t stop or slow down for 21 tracks. How did that audience last?