Lollipop Magazine

The Vehicle Birth – Tragedy – Review

April 1, 1999

Their slower songs, “Lifehighschool” and “Daycap,” bring Hum to mind, while some of their other stuff has a Sunny Day Real Estate feel.

Palmetto – Review

January 1, 1999

Why this film flopped in the theaters is beyond me. I watched completely enthralled as the plot twisted, and fell for the ride just as Harry Barber did.

Hum – Downward is Heavenward – Review

September 1, 1998

If you liked their past albums, you’ll be just as pleased with this one. It’s indie rock with the usual fuzz tone guitars, shifting tempos, and buildups.

Hard Skin – Hard Nuts and Hard Cunts – Review

September 1, 1998

Chanting “Oi!” in every song, their street-punk lyrics address the skinhead scene, beer, the system, factories, and girls (or as they put it – birds).

Error Type 11 – Review

September 1, 1998

It takes a few listens to appreciate their self-titled debut, but once you get into it, it’ll stay in your player for a while.

Six Going On Seven – Self Made Mess – Review

September 1, 1998

At times soft and melodic, at times fast and hard, these are memorable songs that stick with you after the CD ends.

CIV – Thirteen Day Getaway – Interview

April 1, 1998

An interview with Sammy Siegler