Lollipop Magazine

Revelation 100 – A Fifteen Year Retrospective of Rare Recordings – Review

November 11, 2002

Face it: Revelation had a big hand in the development of late-’80s/early-’90s hardcore and post-hardcore. They deserve recognition.

Shades Apart – Sonic Boom – Review

February 22, 2002

Sonic Boom is as neutered as the unimaginative title suggests. While the three members can still play their instruments, they’ve retained none of the spirit.

The Blasting Boom – Review

September 1, 1999

Not every track is award-winning and there are some omissions, but there are plenty of unreleased tracks from damn good bands that make this worth picking up.

Wicked City – Review

November 1, 1998

An indie movie about running away, life on the streets of New York, temptation, danger, and friendship, Wicked City is a timeless story, but with timely music.

Cinema Beer Nuts – Review

December 1, 1997

As with any mixed bag of nuts, some are savory, some are bitter, some are almost candy sweet, and a handful can be swallowed without really noticing any taste.

Shades Apart – Seeing Things – Review

July 1, 1997

If cinema ever reverts to rehashing the ’80s style Mad Max format, look for Shades Apart to be pounding out the soundtrack.

In Flight Program – Review

April 1, 1997

This is the new 26-band compilation that marks Revelation’s 50th album release. Revelation really is the epitome of what do-it-yourself punk ideals can become.