Lollipop Magazine

Clutch – From Beale Street to Oblivion – Review

February 1, 2008

An unmitigated success. The glory truly belongs to the Clutch rhythm section, which carries the the band upon its mighty grooves.

Street Dogs – Fading American Dream – Review

March 12, 2007

Through his brief time in Dropkick Murphys to the second Street Dogs LP, you can’t help but love Mike McColgan and believe every word he says.

Street Dogs – Fading American Dream – Review

November 20, 2006

Yup, it’s another Street Dogs CD. Ex-Dropkicks singer’s working class Boston punk band, with guest appearances by The Pogues and Flogging Molly members.

Artimus Pyledriver – Review

August 25, 2006

Man, does this album roar. Think of Speedealer or Nashville Pussy or COC crossed with Entombed or Cathedral (work with me), and you’re on your way to deaf.

Clutch – Robot Hive/Exodus – Review

December 9, 2005

Full-time addition of keyboard player who plays lots of tasty Hammond, adding a more Southern rock feeling. The lyrics aren’t quite as inspired this go-round.

Gwar – Live From Mt. Fuji – Review

December 2, 2005

First ever live Gwar CD. 12 raging songs, and plenty of between-song banter that’s probably funny live, but sounds stupid in your living room.

Street Dogs – Back to the World – Interview

June 13, 2005

An interview with vocalist Mike McColgan

Clutch – Robot Hive Exodus- Review

June 8, 2005

Stupid name aside, this sucker’s got soul, brother. Got that vintage keyboard thing going, and both boogie and funk. And Neil really belts it out.

Fu Manchu – Start the Machine – Review

April 11, 2005

Big-ass guitars, meaty classic rocker riffs, punk attitude, and all that’s cool in rock and roll: Aliens, girls, vans, cars, monsters, skating, cars, aliens…

Clutch – Blast Tyrant – Review

September 27, 2004

Spacey BBQ sauce reality and cagey wisdom burst forth from these guys in buckets; in both words and musical delivery.