Scott Hefflon – Page 147 – Lollipop Magazine

At The End of Infinity – [Echoes & Thoughts of Wonder] – Review

November 11, 2002

The bands whisper of longing and desire, yet quietly seethe and stare into the fire, thinking terrible thoughts. Get this if you like Dead Can Dance and metal.

Warped Tour 2002 Compilation – Review

November 11, 2002

There are a few old timers, a bunch of mid-’90s greats, and it’s practically a who’s who of all the news bands, both great and pathetic.

Hopelessly Devoted to You – Vol 4 – Review

November 11, 2002

Newer Hopeless/Sub City band are of two distinct schools: The Weakerthans and Jeff Ott go the acoustic route, Thrice and Avenged Sevenfold are heavy.

The Metal Years – Power Metal – Review

November 11, 2002

If you follow these genres, most of these bands are familiar. They’re mostly the big names, with little “filler,” and omissions were probably licensing issues.

The Metal Years – Progressive Metal – Review

November 11, 2002

If you follow these genres, most of these bands are familiar. They’re mostly the big names, with little “filler,” and omissions were probably licensing issues.

The Metal Years – Gothic Doom Metal – Review

November 11, 2002

If you follow these genres, most of these bands are familiar. They’re mostly the big names, with little “filler,” and omissions were probably licensing issues.

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.

Ramones Forever – An International Tribute – Review

November 11, 2002

I’ve only heard of three of 23 bands, and those are the ones from the U.S. Lots are from Belgium. Bad Casio-petting electropoop, like a bad open mic night.

Punk Rock is Your Friend – Review

November 11, 2002

Offers two tracks apiece from each band, one hit and one shit (in most cases, there’s a reason why it’s unreleased), but it surely sounded like a good idea.

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.