Lollipop Magazine

The Figgs- Slow Charm – Review

April 5, 2004

Everything that was charming about them is here, but with more sweet harmonies rocking through signature guitar sounds, more interesting rhythmic choices, and a generally clearer sound.

Sponge – For All the Drugs in the World – Review

April 5, 2004

For All the Drugs in the World is an easy, enjoyable listen, but unfortunately, Sponge seems plagued by lyrical weakness and too weighed down by their failure to really commit to their own rock sound.

Paul Westerberg – Come Feel Me Tremble – Review

April 5, 2004

Full of Westerberg’s compelling vocals, ranging in style from post-punk frontman to confessional balladeer. Not the best songs he’s ever written, but they feel so right and are have his “wet basement and a four-track” feel.

Helicopter Helicopter – Wild Dogs with X-Ray Eyes – Review

December 10, 2003

The hook-centric and brightly-voiced musical choices lend a positive spin to themes as loneliness, insomnia, alienation, unrequited love, and depression.

The Kickbacks – Blindside View – Review

December 10, 2003

Traditional, plaintive, and steady, The Kickbacks deliver an album that’s lit up with strong American rock influences.

The Wake-Ups – Wanna Meet…? – Review

November 19, 2003

Polished Aussie American style guitar rock – in this genre, these guys are doing everything right.

Homunculus – Words – Review

October 19, 2003

Smart and inventive rock, Steely Dan meets Ben Folds with glimmers of everyone from Barenaked Ladies to REM.

The Benjamin Cartel – Saltwater – Review

January 31, 2003

The Benjamin Cartel have put out a truly solid, mellow, kind, rock album. This is the band you want to go hear every Tuesday night at your local bar.

Deflator Mouse – Better, Stronger, Truer, Weaker – Review

January 30, 2003

There are some catchy tunes, but the content is so watered-down and vapid that we’re left with punk with no anger, pop with no wit, retro with no irony, etc.

Superdrag – Last Call for Vitriol – Review

January 3, 2003

Their newest release – their second on indie label Arena Rock (and fourth total) – is a shining beacon to all bands who think they know how to rock.