Lollipop Magazine

Punk Rock is Your Friend – Review

November 11, 2002

Offers two tracks apiece from each band, one hit and one shit (in most cases, there’s a reason why it’s unreleased), but it surely sounded like a good idea.

Ozma – Rock and Roll Part Three – Review

March 29, 2002

Pretty evenly split between mid-tempo Weezer rolling drone with falsetto highlights and dorky Nerf Herder reaching vocals and butt-wiggling powerpunk.

Mi6 – Lunchbox – Review

March 1, 2002

Mi6 makes my Screeching Weasel records sound more soulful, my Strung Out records sound more tight, and someone else’s Blink 182 records sound more witty.

Antifreeze – Four Letter Words – Review

February 2, 2002

Two singers. One sounds really young, like Saves the Day or Anti-Flag, and the other sounds a little thicker, like a cross between The Ataris and MxPx.

The “Gone with the Wind” of Punk Rock Samplers – Review

June 4, 2001

Of the 19 songs, there are teasers from up-coming records, demo versions, and unreleased tracks, and some songs are just hard to find. The usual appeal.

The Ataris – End is Forever – Interview

April 1, 2001

An interview with guitarist/vocalist Kris Roe

Josh Freese – The Notorious One Man Orgy – Review

September 1, 2000

This is Josh Freese’s first solo record. I have some serious problems with it, and it surprises me, seeing as this guy’s considered so top-notch.

Useless I.D. – The Ataris – Let it Burn – Review

June 1, 2000

The production is a little thick and muddy, but Useless I.D. proves pop punk is a universally spoken language. These guys have what it takes in busloads.

The Vandals – Oi! to the World – Review

June 1, 2000

Oi to the World was a great record in ’96 when it was originally released (officially called Christmas with the Vandals), and it’s even better now.

The Vandals – Fear of a Punk Planet – Review

June 1, 2000

This anniversary edition of The Vandals’ first record with the current line-up contains three bonus tracks and the out-of-print recording of “Shi’ite Punk.”