Lollipop Magazine

For Those Who Stand – Review

April 19, 2002

The more struggle for equality, defying authority, speaking up against “the norm,” the better. And what better way to do it all than through music?

AFI – The Art of Drowning – Review

April 1, 2001

A lot less melodramatic and self-centered than their last full-length, perhaps realizing that all the posturing in the world can’t save a bad song.

Punk Goes Metal – Review

September 1, 2000

Punkers admit they liked glam metal (and some of the better stuff), and suddenly they feel compelled to cover it badly, like they do everything else.

Cinema Beer Belly – Review

January 1, 2000

Not only are there the standard big names and mediocre bands that the label wants you to know about, there’re some bands that you’d not expect to find here.

AFI – Black Sails in the Sunset – Review

September 1, 1999

No matter what musical genre you play, bad songs are bad songs. And here’s an album full of them.

Deep Thoughts – Review

April 1, 1999

Twenty-two songs, 50+ minutes of punk mayhem, plus a few history lessons and unreleased tracks for those who need extra incentive.

AFI – Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes – Review

March 1, 1998

From the more hardcore side of punk rock, AFI has a surprising number of hooks and harmonies amidst all the shouting and chugging guitars.

Cinema Beer Nuts – Review

December 1, 1997

As with any mixed bag of nuts, some are savory, some are bitter, some are almost candy sweet, and a handful can be swallowed without really noticing any taste.

AFI – AFI / Heckle split – Review

October 1, 1996

Heckle pays homage to the Clash like their coverboy counterparts Rancid, with gruffer vocals. The other tracks play the same with more speed and less melody.

Heckle – AFI / Heckle split – Review

October 1, 1996

AFI sounds like No Use For a Name or Pennywise but with more ’80s hardcore bite.