Lollipop Magazine

Paul Westerberg – Stereo – Review

November 22, 2002

Westerberg’s new album is made up of two discs, Stereo, and Mono. The former is earnest, well-crafted melodic rock. Mono is noisy and fun, punky pop rock.

The Cells – We Can Replace You – Review

November 15, 2002

The Cells throw us (hey catch!) some hard and sweet pop/punk hooks, noisy guitars, Pixies bass lines, and engagingly smart lyrics.

The Magnificent 7 – 1995 to 2002 – Review

November 11, 2002

Lunch Record’s compilation disc The Magificent 7 provides a much-needed glimpse into this sweet corner of Boston’s indie music scene.

Flynn – On Your Way – Review

September 20, 2002

Co-founder of Boston’s Cliffs of Dooneen, Flynn, is back and, unfortunately, his personal story is far more engaging than anything on his CD, On Your Way.

The Push Stars – After the Party – Review

September 1, 1999

The Push Stars major label release distinguishes itself by not trying too hard to be anything other than honest, compassionate, and inclusive.

The Gravel Pit – Silver Gorilla – Interview

June 1, 1999

An interview with Jed Parish, Ed Valauskas, Pete Caldes, Lucky Jackson

Trona – Red River – Review

November 1, 1998

Trona delivers a solid release filled with everything from driving guitar rock and cow-punk to power ballads all conferred with confidence and potency.

Johan – Review

November 1, 1998

All the requisite jangliness and Sweetness (as in Matthew) without too much innovation or chance taking.

The Revelers – Hard Times, Sunday Spirits – Review

November 1, 1998

Quirky power pop with grungy vocals and a sense of humor. The Revelers deliver a hip garage band sound with dramatic ’80s vocal stylings.

The Red Telephone – Review

November 1, 1998

Reminiscent of Goo Goo Dolls and the top 40 rock gracing the airwaves, this Boston-based band gives us more of the same, with none of the first album quirks.