Grady Gadbow | Lollipop Magazine

The Bellrays – The Red, White and Black – Review

June 15, 2005

The fuzzed-out guitar blast and rowdy rhythm stomp are in full effect, and Lisa Kekaula’s mighty voice is the rock and roll truth.

The Real McKenzies – Pissed Tae Th’ Gills – Review

June 13, 2005

16 tracks of live footage, a hilarious video, and a surprisingly successful promotional campaign for haggis waged on the streets of Vancouver, BC.

Anti-Flag – Death of a Nation – Review

June 13, 2005

Nineteen-year-old Mohawk boy scissor-kicks America out of Iraq in this detailed demonstration of radical youth gone mic-happy in many cities.

The Briggs – Leaving the Ways – Review

April 25, 2005

The six quick tracks build in intensity, and the big sing-along choruses are good fun, what with the crunchy guitar and vocals that eat broken glass.

Rise Against – Siren Song Of The Counter Culture – Review

April 18, 2005

Vigorous up-tempo stuff without dumb gimmicks, just strong chord progressions and climactic choruses and thoughtful lyrics over a hearty rhythm section.

Flogging Molly – Within a Mile of Home – Interview

April 4, 2005

An interview with frontman Dave King

Futurama Collection: Volume Four – Review

March 7, 2005

While The Simpsons had a long developmental trajectory toward excellence, Futurama was hatched fully hilarious, and each episode is as good as the next.

Stiff Little Fingers – Guitar and Drum – Review

January 24, 2005

Most Americans don’t know McDick about the conflict in Northern Ireland, but we can appreciate the brains and balls it takes to write insightful punk songs.

Swingin’ Utters – Live In A Dive – Review

December 6, 2004

A 23-track live album with all the hits, some acoustic tracks, and bits inbetween where they say dumb stuff.

Horror Pops – Hell Yeah – Review

June 28, 2004

Polka beats and smarmy female vocals, Horror Pops sounds like No Doubt doing rockabilly covers, except for the one I think is actually a Britney Spears song.