Lollipop Magazine

Matchbook Romance – Stories & Alibis – Review

December 10, 2003

Whereas their last work sounded like the work of mediocre punk rockers, Stories & Alibis turns the way of Goth-punk and becomes an anthemic showcase.

Ikara Colt – Basic Instructions EP – Review

October 29, 2003

In the effort to secure the next White Strokes, Epitaph has inadvertently signed The Fall.

Punk-O-Rama – 8 – Review

October 15, 2003

As established a tradition as the Warped Tour, every year Punk-O-Rama features a blend of loved and hated stalwarts from Epitaph with upstarts making a buzz.

Motion City Soundtrack – I Am The Movie – Review

October 1, 2003

The first single is “The Future Freaks Me Out,” which is probably the catchiest song on the record, yet still heartfelt and simple enough to not be annoying.

The (International) Noise Conspiracy – Bigger Cages, Longer Chains – Review

September 3, 2003

As one of the few buzz bands with any substance to justify the hype, T(I)NC leads the Scandal-navian invasion with their stylized mod garage punk.

Death By Stereo – Into The Valley of Death – Review

September 3, 2003

Fuck yeah! Proving Day of the Death was no fluke, Death By Stereo are back to show you that relevant hardcore is still alive in the 21st century.

Randy – Welfare Problems – Review

August 27, 2003

Welfare Problems continues Randy’s retrogression into (deceptively) primitive rock ‘n’ roll, slabs of grease in its hair and Hanoi Rocks vinyl in the back seat.

Turbonegro – Scandinavian Leather – Interview

August 16, 2003

An interview with bassist Happy Tom

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds – Nocturama – Review

August 6, 2003

Nocturama generally follows the trends set on his last two albums (No More Shall We Part and The Boatman’s Call), in that they’re gentle and rich with nuance.

Turbonegro – Scandinavian Leather – Review

July 13, 2003

An unabashed attempt to make Apocalypse Dudes II. There are 13 songs, and not a stinker in the bunch. So why does this feel like a letdown?