Lollipop Magazine

Monokini – To Reach the Sun – Review

May 23, 2004

There’s something slightly generic about its sound, but instead of seeming bland, it somehow gives it something of a universal appeal.

Ysa Ferrer – Made in Japan – Review

May 23, 2004

French pop diva Ysa Ferrer has released her first single since 1999’s “A Flash In the Night” in the form of the equally bilingual “Made in Japan.”

Robbie Williams – Live at Knebworth – Review

May 23, 2004

Live at Knebworth – entitled Live Summer 2003 outside of the UK (not released in the U.S. under any title) – features the highlights of the performances over 375,000 people saw over the three nights in August 2003.

Import Zone – Column

May 23, 2004

“Good evening everybody, my name is Robbie Williams, this is my band, and you are about to witness the best show in the world right now!”

Seksu Roba – Pleasure Vibrations – Review

March 22, 2004

I suppose it’s called Pleasure Vibrations because the theremin is one of the primary instruments. Seksu Roba is also down with le mini-Moog, but their music sounds more like Felix Da Housecat, Ladytron, and Miss Kittin to me.

Emilie Simon- Review

February 3, 2004

The self-titled debut by France’s Emilie Simon is an electronic pop masterpiece sure to please fans of Ysa Ferrer, Silja, and Elfy.

Raphael – La réalité – Review

February 3, 2004

Produced by Jean Lamoot, the often piano-driven album has the vibe of a slow, droning Western movie. There’s also something very beautiful about it.

Ophélie Winter – Explicit Lyrics – Review

February 3, 2004

Lame title, yes, but “explicit lyrics” on the parental advisory sticker have been coyly replaced with “love content,” which is as poignant as it is amusing.

Mai Kuraki – If I Believe – Review

February 3, 2004

It’s fantastic that she writes her own lyrics and doesn’t overdo the choruses-in-English thing, but the songs simply aren’t all that catchy or interesting.

Nourith – Review

October 15, 2003

Nourith’s second album is primarily in French ,with one song in English, “Purple Dream,” and one song in Hebrew, “Ten Od Yom.” Sweet, beautiful, dreamy stuff.