Lollipop Magazine

Bugs Multiply – Review

December 15, 2006

Chugging retro-’80s rock with emo overtones and a strange vocal effect that sounds like a double gone overboard. Gets more alternative as it drones on.

Neurosonic – Drama Queen – Review

December 8, 2006

Complex harmonies are stacked on dense, mammoth guitars, with industrial synth and samples at times in the dungeon with Ministry, others, surfing with Sublime.

Killed By The Bull – Review

December 8, 2006

Inside of 10 seconds, I found myself back at a Descendents show in ’88, remembering my old riding/skater buds, and the Faith No More that Cared a Lot.

Killed By The Bull – The Princess Rides The Bull Into Holy Hell

December 8, 2006

Building off early Bad Religion, Descendents, and Lemonheads punkish pop tunes, this record boasts a refined production without sacrificing the raw energy.

White Demons – Say Go – Review

November 17, 2006

Ramones’n’Roses-inspired progressions are littered with buzzsaw guitar leads trampling wherever the hell they please while Nick spits whiskey-throated odes.

Object – The Mirror World – Review

November 17, 2006

Like Daniel Johns (Silverchair) singing over Sonic Youth. Eric Kramer’s pipes exhibit more charisma when showcasing his warm tone, not shrieking outbursts.

Dylan in the Movies – Feel The Pull – Review

November 17, 2006

Boston-based Brian Sullivan’s brainchild features lush arrangements with star support from ex-Belly Tanya Donnelly and American Hi-Fi’s Scott Riebling.

Cinema Cinema – Review

November 10, 2006

This collection of jangly holler-pop feels at times like a sort of a Weight-Watchers version of Smashing Pumpkins: Intensity minus the some of the depth.

The Domes of Silence – Mescaline – Review

November 3, 2006

Spooky, ‘verbed-out production over psychedelic surf rock. A Munsters-at-the-beach feel. A bit of House of The Rising Sun, a little Doors, a lotta bong hits…

Jed – Synesthesia – Review

November 3, 2006

Airtight, stop-on-a-dime rhythm section burns these high octane bulldozer riffs around corners on the rails. The musicianship and character to get somewhere.