Brian Varney – Page 31 – Lollipop Magazine

Porn (The Men of) – Experiments in Feedback – Review

March 15, 2002

Heavy, noisy, experimental. Those are the three words you’re bound to hear whenever this CD is mentioned.

Fu Manchu – California Crossing – Review

March 8, 2002

Fu Manchu has settled into their sound and concentrated on writing good songs. This has led to complaints of “everything sounds the same.”

The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Bravery Repetition and Noise – Review

March 1, 2002

TBJM are quite set on emulating their ’60s rock heroes, and they’re not above blatantly stealing a riff or two to do it.

Bad Wizard – Free and Easy – Review

March 1, 2002

Judging by their wham-bam-thank-you-ma’am pacing (nine songs, 27 minutes) and a gut feeling, I’d say these guys are old punk rockers who made a rock record.

Dead Meadow – Howls from the Hills – Review

March 1, 2002

Howls from the Hills is another batch of homegrown psych, albeit with several important changes. The recording is noticeably better this time.

Blackrock – Roadsaw – The Boston Sherwood Tapes – Review

February 22, 2002

The band’s punk rock edge is nicely complemented by the lo-fi recording, but the two tracks present a slightly baffling portrayal of the band.

Black Label Society – Alcohol Fueled Brewtality Live!! + 5 – Review

February 22, 2002

The performances are good, but there’s just no substitute for being there. If you’re into Black Label Society, check out the studio albums and see them live.

Roadsaw – The Boston Sherwood Tapes – Review

February 22, 2002

Roadsaw’s songs, an original called “Busted Monk” and a completely uncharacteristic Pixies cover, “Where Is My Mind?,” offer an utterly baffling combination.

Simon & Garfunkel – The Columbia Studio Recordings 1964-1970 – Review

February 22, 2002

Are any of these five albums essential? No. Are there 15-20 songs that are absolutely unforgettable and fully deserving of their classic status? You bet.

Novadriver – Void – Review

February 22, 2002

Stomping early-’70s-flavored body-odor rock with terrific vocals, and a tornado of pulverizing psychedelic guitars awash in wah-wah.