Scott Deckman – Page 13 – Lollipop Magazine

Black Francis – Bluefinger – Review

December 7, 2007

To describe Bluefinger as a return to the Pixies as some are saying would be an insult to just how unique this record really is.

Youth Group – Skeleton Jar – Review

December 9, 2005

As much Death Cab For Cutie as alt rock, Youth Group play emotively lush, atmospheric pop with occasional explosive guitar and plenty of higher-note plucking.

Starflyer 59 – Talking Voice vs Singing Voice – Review

November 18, 2005

For a spiritually-inclined band, Starflyer 59 are more likely to sing about life’s travails than its triumphs, sounding more sincere than that new emo garbage.

Frank Black – Honeycomb – Review

November 11, 2005

His most un-Pixies record yet, Black’s paean to all things retro – Southern R&B, roots and country – will likely be the most hit-or-miss album in his cannon.

Ted Leo/Pharmacists – Shake the Sheets – Review

June 15, 2005

For an ex-hardcore semi-icon, Ted Leo sure has an airy ’70s voice and a funky pop jones that makes any attempt at typecast more than a bit difficult.

Scamper – Leave Your Glasses On – Review

May 30, 2005

This ain’t my cup of tea, this tepid milquetoast-by-the-numbers-teenage-girl-dupin-Goo Goo Dolls shite, but I can’t get that goddamned “Sophie” outta my head.

Tracks and Fields – Review

March 7, 2005

Clocking in at 73:31, we have Tracks. Here we have Fields, bringin’ 74:36 of noise. Let’s get at this like Courtney finding Kathleen Hanna in bed with Kurt.

The Cooper Temple Clause – Kick Up The Fire, and Let the Flames Break Loose – Review

July 26, 2004

A hybrid of Britpop, industrial noise, dance beats, and surprisingly loud, cacophonous choruses, the band can’t seem to figure out what it does best.

Local H – Whatever Happened To P.J. Soles? – Review

June 21, 2004

…P.J. Soles? sees the band at their melodic, rockin’ best one minute, and at their stoner lethargic nadir the next. A disjointed affair.

The Shins- Chutes Too Narrow – Interview

May 23, 2004

An interview with guitarist/vocalist James Mercer