Lollipop Magazine

Nashville Pussy – Keep on Fuckin’ in Paris – Review

May 23, 2004

A 16-song set, including tons of classic material from Let Them Eat Pussy and High as Hell and Say Something Nasty. You also get an AC/DC cover (“Shot Down in Flames”) and a Turbonegro cover (“Age of Pamparius”).

Smogtown – All Wiped Out – Review

March 22, 2004

Smogtown is influenced by the L.A. roots of Redd Kross, Circle Jerks, and, to a lesser extent, Black Flag. They have a sense of humor, write engaging and funny lyrics, and write feverishly fast and high-strung riffs.

Virus Nine – Blastin’ Away – Review

March 8, 2004

Virus Nine has a very early Rancid/OP Ivy sound, and excellent songwriting. Two sweet covers, “Bound for Glory” by Woody Guthrie, and “Friends in Low Places.”

Dirty Water – Review

February 23, 2004

I was blown away by this record. Dirty Water’s stuff is “Social D good.” Actually, in some cases, much better. This is some serious rock ‘n’ roll.

Broken Heroes – The Weekend Warriors – Beer Gut and Drunk Sluts – Review

February 16, 2004

First release by Jersey Oi! masters Broken Heroes since ’99. Surprising, considering how good they are. Weekend Warriors show their steel city roots. Almost more hardcore than Oi!

The Weekend Warriors – Broken Heroes – Beer Gut and Drunk Sluts – Review

February 16, 2004

First release by Jersey Oi! masters Broken Heroes since ’99. Surprising, considering how good they are. Weekend Warriors show their steel city roots. Almost more hardcore than Oi!

The Havoc – Our Rebellion Has Just Begun – Review

February 16, 2004

For all you mohawked street punks who’ve found Jesus, this is a MUST buy!! I know you’re out there, um, somewhere…

New Mexican Disaster Squad – Review

February 9, 2004

It’s a relief to hear a band that’s obviously true to their roots of ’80s-style hardcore try to interject their own twist to that style, but it just doesn’t quite work for me.

Hooligans and Thugs – Review

February 2, 2004

As disgusted as I was with the production values, I did still get a kick out of seeing Euro-trash and South Americans beat the living shit out of each other for an hour.

Dropkick Murphys – Blackout – Review

February 2, 2004

Dropkick Murphys have stuck true to their Irish influence. They do a version of “The Dirty Glass,” the duet between ex-lovers, that is both comical and moving.