Lollipop Magazine

Vans Warped Tour 2004 – Review

March 7, 2005

A compilation of the studio-recorded songs from the bands that were featured on the tour. I’m assuming they did at some point play these songs live.

Avoid One Thing – Chopstick Bridge – Review

September 27, 2004

I wouldn’t avoid it altogether, but it’s pretty much straightforward rock without much of a signature. Not metal, not punk, and not bad.

Warped Tour 2003 – Review

October 15, 2003

Everyone should stop worrying about “corporate music” ruining punk. When it’s no longer profitable to produce, they’ll stop signing.

The Giant Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle – Review

July 23, 2003

20 bands – spanning multiple genres – come together under Shepard Fairey’s infamous “Obey Giant” moniker to continue the fight against corporate advertising.

Atticus – Dragging the Lake – Review

November 11, 2002

Hotshot punkpop and emopunk bands, and some up-and-comers. Unreleased tracks can be a misleading introduction, but it’s a nice addition for serious music fans.

Warped Tour 2002 Compilation – Review

November 11, 2002

There are a few old timers, a bunch of mid-’90s greats, and it’s practically a who’s who of all the news bands, both great and pathetic.

Avoid One Thing – Review

August 16, 2002

Sounds like a new rock band’s first album, which is strange considering how many Boston-area scene “veterans” they’ve stacked the line-up with.