Lollipop Magazine

Useless ID – Redemption – Review

February 3, 2006

They nailed the heartachy pop punk formula from the get-go, releasing two great records in the past few years to arrive at the excellence of Redemption.

Throw Rag – Live at The House of Blues – Review

June 13, 2005

Fun show by these swarthy, sea-bound punk sailors. Good tunes, great camera work, plenty of personality, true showmanship. Woulda been a blast to be there.

Righteous Jams – Rage of Discipline – Review

March 28, 2005

Classic Boston hardcore, for better or worse. Most of the guys are old school, and have been in a number of bands, and other, uh, “groups of angry young men.”

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.

The Adolescents – Live at the House of Blues – Review

October 4, 2004

Nearly their entire debut, Blue Album, is covered, with a smattering from O.C. Confidential, their first new record in 16 years. Few from Brats in Battalions.

Audio Karate – Lady Melody – Review

September 13, 2004

If ’80s skate punk and ’70s medieval metal had a love-child, the result would be Lady Melody, Audio Karate’s second full-length.

The God Awfuls – Next Stop Armageddon – Review

July 26, 2004

An incredibly intense chunk of punk from the way-back machine. Vitriolic rage with the catchiness of The Adicts and the acidic bite of Angelic Upstarts.

The Vandals – Live At The House of Blues Anaheim – Review

June 21, 2004

There’s something very gratifying about seeing Josh Freese and Warren Fitzgerald squander their immense talents on a silly band, just to have a bit of fun.

Reel Big Fish – The Show Must Go Off! – Review

May 23, 2004

Reel Big Fish don’t move a lot on stage, and they take a lot of time to talk between songs. The slow pace of the show is a misrepresentation of the obvious playfulness of the band.

Antifreeze – The Search For Something More – Review

February 16, 2004

With their second album, these four boys from Wisconsin effortlessly blend punk, emo, pop, and straight-up rock.