Reviews – Page 32 – Lollipop Magazine

Hatebreed – The Divinity of Purpose – Review

March 15, 2013

The Divinity Of Purpose – their first since 2009’s self-titled album and their first on Razor & Tie – is one heavy, melodic, and crunchy album.

The Bronx – IV – Review

March 15, 2013

Modern life is a real drag according to the The Bronx’s lyrics, but you wouldn’t know it from the kick-ass, muscled boogie-punk that these LA punkers jerk out.

The Photo Atlas – Stuck In a Honeytrap – Review

March 15, 2013

When SPIN says that The Photo Atlas reminds them of At The Drive-In and Bloc Party, expectations are high. It’s nothing that’s gonna knock your socks off.

Mother of God – Anthropos – Review

March 8, 2013

Metallic stoner rock riffery meets heavy grunge soulful/sorrowful vocals. There’s enough Mastodian cosmic swirl and thrust so it’s not duh-metal.

Soilwork – The Living Infinite – Review

March 8, 2013

These 20 tracks extend the sound of the previous album in a natural way. It’s a safe approach, but since the material is so strong, it works.

Starflyer 59 – IAMACEO – Review

March 8, 2013

On IAMACEO, Jason Martin reflects on the travails of both life and faith, two subjects he’s always pontificating on, especially after the death of his father.

Five Horse Johnson – The Taking of Blackheart – Review

March 7, 2013

Southern rock swagger, harmonica-drenched, dusty vocals of wide range and wide-legged stance kick up electrified cowboy grit like tequila-shooting Molly Hatchet.

The Night Marchers – Allez Allez – Review

March 6, 2013

Four years since their debut, huffing blues rawk daily, three quarters of Hot Snakes are back in sweaty black as The Night Marchers.

The Casket Lottery – Real Fear – Review

March 5, 2013

A solid handful of releases to their credit, “In the Branches” is one of many classy tunes that show emo and hardcore tendencies, matured by time and talent.

I Hate Our Freedom – This Year’s Best Disaster – Review

March 4, 2013

Second release from this Brooklyn band with members of Garrison, Texas Is the Reason, Thursday, and Milhouse. Originally released in early 2012.