Lollipop Magazine

Short Music for Short People – Review

September 1, 1999

101 bands each contributing a 30 second song. This is a who’s who of punk, from all over the world, spanning decades of punk in its many forms.

Of Things to Come – Review

September 1, 1999

A 14-song, 33 minute soundtrack to a snowboarding video and, for a change, not a bunch of songs you wonder how the hell anyone could ever snowboard to.

Fat Music Vol. 4: Life in the Fat Lane – Review

September 1, 1999

45 minutes of pure Fatness. Unreleased tracks, Fat standards, and a new signee make this one that the kids’re gonna clamor for.

Good Riddance – Operation Phoenix – Review

September 1, 1999

Despite my admiration for their work ethic, persistence, endurance, and outspoken philosophy, I just can’t get into their every-suburban town style of punk.

Oldies but Goodies – Review

November 1, 1998

Oldies But Goodies is kind enough to include photos, logos, and addresses for all the bands involved, as well as listing who each song was made famous by.

Physical Fatness: Fat Music Vol. III – Review

March 1, 1998

These 18 songs contain exclusive tracks, teasers from ’98 releases, and all your Fat favorites. All for $4!

Before You Were Punk – Review

June 1, 1997

Before You Were Punk coulda been another collection of the same hotshot punk bands covering silly songs from a decade many wish we could deny we were a part of.

Good Riddance – A Comprehensive Guide to Moderne Rebellion – Review

December 1, 1996

I hate calling punk songs pretty, but sometimes Good Riddance comes close, and “A Credit to His Gender,” featuring Cinder Block (Tilt), is a perfect example.

Ignite – Ignite/ Good Riddance split – Review

November 1, 1996

Ignite play paint-by-numbers str8-core. What sets them apart is a drummer who can keep up and pull off time changes.

Good Riddance – Ignite / Good Riddance split – Review

November 1, 1996

Good Riddance are reminiscent of Born Against, since they play heavy, abrasive, and fast hardcore with the empathy and melancholy of peace punk.