Lollipop Magazine

Give ‘Em The Boot – V – Review

December 15, 2006

A good round-up of Hellcat bands ranging from psychobilly to ska and all manner of punk. No real surprises, and no real highlights, just like the last time.

House of Blues Chicago, IL September 2006

September 30, 2006

Rancid at House of Blues Chicago, IL September 2006 | Photos by Adam Bielawski

Rock Against Bush – Vol. 2 – Review

March 7, 2005

Any good hawk knows we have to create a common enemy to garner support for our equally fabricated cause. Well, we have met the enemy, and they is us.

Punk-O-Rama – Volume 9 – Review

March 7, 2005

Longest-running series, and a good value. They’re getting harder to discern from each other and the Warped Tour comps, but there’s always a surprise or two.

Punk-O-Rama – 8 – Review

October 15, 2003

As established a tradition as the Warped Tour, every year Punk-O-Rama features a blend of loved and hated stalwarts from Epitaph with upstarts making a buzz.

Punk-O-Rama – The Videos Volume 1 – Review

April 18, 2003

Videos (often a few) from Rancid, Refused, Bad Religion, NOFX, Offspring, Pennywise, Millencolin, Bouncing Souls, T(I)NC, Hot Water Music, Descendents, Dropkick Murphys, Guttermouth, Division of Laura Lee, and Death By Stereo.

Sample This, Too – Review

November 11, 2002

In celebration of their 20th anniversary, BYO releases a sampler that shows the “old” BYO-style bands as well as where the label is heading.

Punk-O-Rama – 7 – Review

November 11, 2002

The one-sheet boasts “Artists include Rancid, Bad Religion, NOFX, and Pennywise,” a quick scan of bands shows an infiltration of hipster bands and garage rock.

Give ‘Em the Boot – III – Review

August 2, 2002

More interesting than the average label sampler; but once you get to the third mediocre side project, it starts to feel like an inside joke.

NOFX – Rancid – BYO Split Series Volume 3 – Review

July 5, 2002

Rancid’s songs are a waste of NOFX’s talents, and when Rancid covers NOFX songs, I keep crackin’ up before I realize they aren’t kidding.