Lollipop Magazine

Twenty One Pilots – Guns for Hands – Music Stream

September 28, 2012

From the label that brought you fun. and Paramore. “Guns for Hands” is infectious, like Alphaville or any of the high-voiced new wave bands of the ’80s.

Forgive Durden – Wonderland – Review

June 30, 2006

While I applaud their attempts at becoming “more serious” by tackling concept albums, almost every product from such thinking has resulted in absolute garbage.

Roy – Big City Sin and Small Town Redemption – Review

August 9, 2004

Roy benefited from their tour with The Weakerthans. A sense of growth permeates this LP. Somewhere between later-era The Promise Ring and The Replacements.

Fall Out Boy – Take This To Your Grave – Review

September 24, 2003

Aside from the strong, melodious vocals, I really fell for Fall Out Boy (ha ha, oh what a clever pun) because they have a devilish side to their lyrics.

Kissing Chaos – Enter With a Bullet – Review

May 16, 2003

These four gentlemen (ex-members of Pop Unknown, Mineral, and Sparta) have chosen to spice things up with dual vocals and a heavier approach.

The Stereo – Rewind+Record – Review

January 3, 2003

Where previous releases saw The Stereo plowing through every song with muscular anthems, Rewind+Record retains the potency without roaring past the listener.

Whippersnapper – Appearances Wear Thin – Review

October 4, 2002

Sounds like a home recording compared to The Long Walk, but they make the best of it with their dueling guitars, uplifting melodies, and honest enthusiasm.

Blueline Medic – The Apology Wars – Review

March 8, 2002

As close to Jawbreaker as you’re gonna get. Add British punk rock grit, take away emo clichés, and you’ve got what Jets To Brazil should’ve sounded like.

Frodus – And We Washed Our Weapons in the Sea – Review

June 2, 2001

They pushed hardcore’s envelope much like Refused, taking DC-core into electronic territories and blending it with subtle melodies.

Foundation – Review

June 1, 2001

Robbie Huddleston of Richmond, VA’s Ann Beretta takes another crack at the acoustic thing, because his band’s attempt didn’t live up to his satisfaction.