Lollipop Magazine

Less Than Jake – Borders & Boundries – Interview

September 1, 2000

An interview with vocalist/guitarist Chris Demakes

World Warped III Live – Review

September 1, 2000

They finally made the Warped comps a documentation of the live music instead of just a collection of the artists’ already pre-existing album tracks.

A Compilation of Warped Music II – Review

January 1, 2000

Why the hell would anyone pay another $16+ to be “introduced” to the bands they’ve already paid too much to see?

I Love Metal – Review

January 1, 2000

Hearing emo, punk, and ska bands covering the likes of Celtic Frost, Slayer, and Motörhead is, to me, a step in the right direction.

Short Music for Short People – Review

September 1, 1999

101 bands each contributing a 30 second song. This is a who’s who of punk, from all over the world, spanning decades of punk in its many forms.

Incompatible #1 – Review

June 1, 1999

Now here’s something new… a CD ROM compilation and ‘zine. Not only is it a great idea, it proves to be a pretty interesting read.

Punk Uprisings Vol. 2 – Review

November 1, 1998

39 tracks of East Coast hardcore, Oi, punk, and A.C., all lovingly arranged in alphabetical order.

That was Now, This is Then – Review

November 1, 1998

The concept of having punk bands in ’97 cover their favorite song from ’77 is a risky one. Luckily, Joey Vindictive has good judgment.

The Duran Duran Tribute Album – Review

December 1, 1997

Near the end of “Rio,” Goldfinger switches from ska to Dio’s “Rainbow in the Dark,” both in rhythm and vocal melodies, yet keeps the lyrics to “Rio” intact.

Cinema Beer Nuts – Review

December 1, 1997

As with any mixed bag of nuts, some are savory, some are bitter, some are almost candy sweet, and a handful can be swallowed without really noticing any taste.