Lollipop Magazine

The Bell – Great Heat – Review

March 30, 2011

Listening to Great Heat, you’re tempted to catch the latest episode of Family Ties, or checking to see what time The Breakfast Club or Sixteen Candles is playing at the local theater.

Liz Phair – Funstyle – Review

November 26, 2010

A weird combination of beats, electronics, piano, pop, and satire. While some of this is embarrassing, there are at least a couple decent songs here.

Scott Lucas & the Married Men – The Absolute Beginners EP – Review

November 22, 2010

Local H’s Scott Lucas pushes his singer/songwriter side, featuring lyrics more heartfelt, with personal lovelorn angst replacing his usual cynical crankiness.

Local H – Local H’s Awesome Mix Tape #1 – Review

October 29, 2010

Concrete Blonde’s “Joey,” Agent Orange’s “Blood Stains,” Pink Floyd’s “Time,” and “Last Caress”: An acoustic guitar, singing intimately about raping & killing.

Pete International Airport – Review

October 22, 2010

The band is a side project from Dandy Warhols’ guitarist Peter Holmström, and the name of the band is a song from the Dandy’s second record.

Thee Sgt. Major III – The Idea Factory – Review

October 8, 2010

In the Kowalskis’ Laurie Anderson sound-alike sweepstakes, Thee Sgt. Major III singer Leslie Beattie takes the cake. Blondie, fun, Ramones, ’60s girl groups.

Starflyer 59 – The Changing of the Guard – Review

August 27, 2010

The Changing of the Guard is the weakest effort during the last nine years. But even a less-than average Starflyer 59 record is bestowed with highlights.

Jeff Buckley – Mystery White Boy Blues – Review

July 27, 2010

Jeff Buckley may not have been destined for tragedy – or fame – but his lineage, ascent to selective fame, and untimely demise is really remarkable.

Killed by the Bull – Failing is Fun – Review

June 1, 2010

Seemingly influenced by hardcore punk and comic books equally, Killed by the Bull play fast, menacing punk with tongues planted firmly in cheek.

Donora – Review

June 1, 2010

Donora is derivative, but what in rock’n’roll isn’t? A female-fronted poppy trio your girlfriend would like, but solid enough to play a Corin Tucker tribute.