Rich Romaine | Lollipop Magazine

The Heartdrops – East Side Drive – Review

September 1, 1999

These hellions-in-sheep’s-clothing smile the wicked smile of bad boys with the silver tongues that’ve kept ’em outta jail thus far.

The Smooths – No Brakes – Review

January 1, 1999

The Smooths have heavy (but not hardcore crunchy) guitar, loads of horns, subtle keyboards, and plenty of singable choruses.

The B-52’s – Time Capsule – Review

November 1, 1998

For those who only know “Rock Lobster,” “Private Idaho,” and “Love Shack,” perhaps Time Capsule can fill in the blanks.

Bela – Exit Music – Review

November 1, 1998

Bela combine the moody rock elements of Gene Loves Jezebel with clear, British-sounding vocals, and paces that sway more than rock.

(You’re Only As Good As) The Last Great Thing You Did – Review

March 1, 1998

A sampling of every record (including 7″s and EPs) Lookout! released in 1997. Gives you a pretty good understanding of where Lookout! is coming from these days.

The Other – Review

December 1, 1997

Part jellybean, part prog rock, part punkpop anthem, The Other deserves their name.

Bracket – Novelty Forever – Review

December 1, 1997

Catchy, quirky, guitar-driven powerpop with moody, thoughtful lyrics and melodies to make your eyebrows arch.

Elsewhere – Outbound – Review

November 1, 1997

A mix of prog rock and Boston-baked powerpop, Elsewhere wear influences such as Rush, the Police, and ’80s British synthpop on their sleeves with pride.

Heckle – The Complicated Futility of Ignorance – Review

November 1, 1997

Fast, hard, angry in that positive way the kids seem to like so much, and with painstakingly deciphered lyrics so we can all shout along.

Hi-Standard – Angry Fist – Review

October 1, 1997

Angry Fist is as non-stop punch-packing as its title suggests. As quick-tempoed, melodic, and well-produced as we’ve come to expect from Fat Wreck Chords.