Lollipop Magazine

Ferocious Eagle – The Sea Anemone Inside of Me is Mighty – Review

January 1, 2007

Good ol’ noisy rock. What used to be called college rock before it was called alternative, and before it became emo pop shit. From Portland, OR.

This Bright Apocalypse – Motion and Rest – Review

February 9, 2004

I definitely agree with the Faraquet comparions these guys have been getting, but This Bright Apocalypse could use some of their heroes’ vocal conviction.

Sicbay – Overreaction Time – Review

February 2, 2004

Sicbay move around and embrace a heritage of quality forebearers, many of whom were signed to Homestead when Gerald Cosloy (Matador) ran it.

31 Knots – It Was High Time to Escape – Review

December 10, 2003

31Knots go boy scout on their song arrangements, intertwining hammer-ons and pull-offs until everything’s a series of sonic knots.

Dropsonic – The Big Nothing – Review

December 10, 2003

I know, I know, these guys have been described as “Led Zeppelin-meets-Radiohead” a thousand times before… but fuck me, that’s seriously right on the money.

The Life And Times – The Flat End of the Earth – Review

November 12, 2003

Even at a mere six songs, The Flat End of the Earth proves that The Life And Times are not Shiner Part Two.

Houston – Bottom of the Curve – Review

October 8, 2003

Stack Shiner’s dissonant melodies against Queens Of The Stone Age’s electrifying distortion, then add a very capable set of lungs and you’ve got Houston.

Ring, Cicada – Good Morning, Mr. Good – Review

September 11, 2003

Rattling trademark Midwestern bass tones drilling against walls of dissonant guitars, occasionally offering vocals that yelp more than sing.