Lollipop Magazine

Original Sinners – Review

January 10, 2003

Exene’s latest project, the Original Sinners, are like “X for beginners.” The band is tighter than X was, and certainly has more musical tricks up its sleeve.

Tsunami Bomb – The Ultimate Escape – Review

January 3, 2003

Tsunami Bomb pull off the “chick-fronted punkpop band” well, considering bands like Tilt, Dance Hall Crashers, and (early) No Doubt have done it so perfectly.

The Vandals – Internet Dating Superstuds – Review

January 3, 2003

Look What I Almost Stepped In was their most consistent in years, and Internet Dating Super-Studs continues that fine tradition.

The Stereo – Rewind+Record – Review

January 3, 2003

Where previous releases saw The Stereo plowing through every song with muscular anthems, Rewind+Record retains the potency without roaring past the listener.

The Bulemics – Soundtrack to the Apocalypse – Review

January 3, 2003

Dirt punk hardcore with full-on speedmetal chops, GG Allin’s moral tone, and Angry Samoans’ roots who don’t dick around with their “desires.”

Audio Karate – Space Camp – Review

January 3, 2003

Audio Karate’s stories of youth, bitter heartbreak, and emotional upheavals as told through fast-paced beats, steady guitar riffs, and harmonies.

Lost City Angels – Review

January 3, 2003

Give us more charging, anthemic rockers like “You Think You’re Alone?” and “Another Beaten Soul” over the Weezer/Nerf Herder roll of “If You Go.”

The Pattern – Real Feelness – Review

January 3, 2003

The Pattern is the hip, trendy, garagey new project by current Lookout! president, Chris Applegren, formerly of The Peechees.

Kings of Nuthin’ – Fight Songs – Review

January 3, 2003

Reports of the death of swing have been greatly exaggerated. Boston’s own Kings Of Nuthin’ come on like gang busters, Mafia suits and all.

Electric Frankenstein – Camden Underworld, London: 17 December 2000 – Review

January 3, 2003

The shots of the frantic headbanging and slamming, and the occasional crowd shots from behind the drummer beautifully capture the club atmosphere.