Lollipop Magazine

Greenleaf – Nest of Vipers – Review

December 17, 2012

Greenleaf is a “supergroup” of stoner rock veterans. Members may rotate, the music may shift slightly, but the ’70s rock template is solidly in place.

My Sleeping Karma – Soma – Review

December 14, 2012

Room to breathe, subtle and singable leads, impressive (but not showoff) rhythm and bass and drumming (numerous fills to make Mastodon fans nod appreciatively).

Lecherous Gaze – On The Skids – Review

December 13, 2012

Alice Cooper in a fowl mood leading Thin Lizzy’s guitarists through a hardcore punk (early ’80s-style, like Black Flag) danger zone.

Glowsun – Eternal Season – Review

December 12, 2012

While Glowsun doesn’t bring anything new to the mostly-instrumental stoner/drone world, seriously, sometimes you just want a shot of good’n’familiar.

Witchcraft – Legend – Review

December 11, 2012

The Swedes craft some fine rock tunes, playable in any decade, with strong vocals (manly, but with a bit of humility), and duel guitars that don’t wank.

Hopewell – Another Music – Review

December 10, 2012

Tracks get kinda funky here, kiss The Flaming Lips there, and leave room to breathe everywhere.

Kylesa – From the Vaults, Vol. 1 – Review

December 7, 2012

Done right (and, crucially, if you’re a fan of the band), odds and ends collections offer an interesting new perspective on a band’s musical evolution.

Orchid – Heretic – Review

December 7, 2012

Bold visuals, manly vocals, tasty riffs, songs with room to breathe, classy keyboards, and lyrics as cosmic and timeless as any on Masters of Reality.

The Graviators – Evil Deeds – Review

December 6, 2012

It doesn’t take long into “Evil Deeds” to note the solid riffing, dry production, and the odd timbre of the vocals. Like a real young Ozzy.

Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell – Don’t Fear It Hear It! – Review

December 5, 2012

The Shovell go all gonzo on your ass, rampaging and pounding, changing it up, dragging your mind to fuzzy favorites buried deep on your favorite LPs.