Lollipop Magazine

The Weakerthans – Left and Leaving – Review

September 1, 2000

They’ve always been a shoot-for-the-heart singer/songwriter outfit that looked more to Woody Guthrie and Billy Bragg than Sonic Youth or Bad Religion.

The Weakerthans – Fallow – Review

April 1, 2000

The Weakerthans play contemporary rock with the same introspection that made early John Cougar and Bruce Springsteen symbols of the working class.

The Beautys/ Nobodys – Hugh – Review

April 1, 2000

They’re from Indiana, Mass Giorgini produced this slab, and the singer belts it out like Chrissie Hynde. It’d probably be fun to see them live.

Fifteen – Allegra – Review

April 1, 2000

It’s low-down and dirty, it’s sugar on your sing-alongs. Lyrically, Fifteen is so honest they could put Rollins out of business.

Nobodys – The Beautys – Hugh – Review

April 1, 2000

With the exception of “Dead End Job,” nothing here is much to write about. Snarly punk, but if you have Nobodys’ other records, you’ve got better than this.

Scared of Chaka – Tired of You – Review

September 1, 1999

With the exception of a couple laggers, every tune here is balls-out garage punk to smash things to, slam into people to, or get dangerously drunk in public to.

Take Action – Review

September 1, 1999

Joining Hopeless’ stable of punk bands are a few emo-esque bands and some guest punk bands. While I support the idea, this is not an award-winning comp.

Fifteen – Lucky – Review

September 1, 1999

They speak in no-bullshit, clear-as-day verses about how we can help each other out, how justice should be served, and how one must utilize one’s voice.