Lollipop Magazine

Smoke Or Fire – Above The City – Review

January 20, 2006

Now residing in Richmond, VA, Smoke Or Fire are Bostonians by birth, but exhibit the spirit of Chicago with their political brand of melodic punk.

Dead Band’s Party – A Tribute to Oingo Boingo – Review

January 13, 2006

Most bands do a fine job of replicating the originals, with a few adding their own flavor. Reel Big Fish place a gentle dub into the lullaby “Close Our Eyes.”

The New York Rel-X – Sold Out of Love – Review

January 13, 2006

NY Rel-X revels in blood in lyrics and artwork, but the streamlined sound is actually very clean. Crisp, intelligible vocals face impressive brisk guitarwork.

Manda and the Marbles – Angels with Dirty Faces – Review

January 13, 2006

Should just be called Manda, since it’s got no marbles. The album is perfect: Flawless, over-produced, cream-filled sweetness, like eating both Twinkies. Twice.

Red Lights Flash – Free – Review

September 30, 2005

Urgent, thrilling, consuming. The Red Lights’ third full-length is driven by the impossible drumming of the machine-man known only as Constantin.

The Wedding Present – Take Fountain – Review

June 13, 2005

Unlike the emo acts that cite The Wedding Present as an influence, Gedge’s honest lamentations are a therapeutic release rather than a suicide note.

The Vacancy – Heart Attack – Review

June 13, 2005

It’s volumatic pop music with unisonic vocals that war between ’70s CBGB street punk and ’80s OC skate punk.

Street Dogs – Back to the World – Interview

June 13, 2005

An interview with vocalist Mike McColgan

The Explosion – Black Tape – Review

April 4, 2005

A group of people who like the idea and the image of punk; but rather than listen to it themselves, they’ve indulged in Poison, Mötley Crüe, and Def Leppard.

Rock Against Bush – Vol. 2 – Review

March 7, 2005

Any good hawk knows we have to create a common enemy to garner support for our equally fabricated cause. Well, we have met the enemy, and they is us.