Lollipop Magazine

The Hellacopters – By The Grace Of God – Review

November 22, 2004

They harness the spirit and beauty of classic rock and write songs able to hold their own alongside the greats without sounding like Sha-Na-Na nostalgia.

The Von Bondies – Pawn Shoppe Heart – Review

November 22, 2004

Produced by Talking Head Jerry Harrison, this reminds me of the mid-to-late ’70s NY punk scene, complete with some choice glam/glitter-rock trimmings.

We’re All Gonna Die – Go To Hell – Review

October 4, 2004

Go to Hell could strike you as either a metal record or a grunge throwback. Which is to say that it sounds a whole hell of a lot like Soundgarden.

High Volume – Review

October 4, 2004

Almost all the songs are non-album and exclusive to this release, so hardcore fans will want to check things out. Most of the songs are pretty good, too.

So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star – Review

October 4, 2004

Part band-bio (Slichter was the drummer for Semisonic) and part music-biz expose, this book has the potential to appeal to several distinct groups of people.

Alabama Thunderpussy – Fulton Hill – Review

September 27, 2004

Huge and clear, but with none of the essential rock ‘n’ roll grit scrubbed away. New singer Johnny Weills’ feel for bluesier rock music opens up new avenues.

The Wildhearts – Must Be Destroyed – Review

September 20, 2004

About six-to-seven of the 11 songs are winners, which means that if The Wildhearts were playin’ baseball, they’d be the all-time supreme batting champs.

Lord Sterling – Today’s Song for Tomorrow – Review

September 13, 2004

I don’t know the names of all the effects but can state that the resulting album is much less aggressive and more texturally interesting than its predecessor.

Midnite Snake – Review

September 6, 2004

An instrumental acid rock power trio that lists High Rise among its influences? Sign me up.

Black Label Society – Hangover Music Vol. 6 – Review

August 30, 2004

Metal-damaged Southern rock loaded with guitar heroics and a few acoustic and/or piano-driven ballad tracks to add variety and give the listener a breather.