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The Mopes – Accident Waiting to Happen – Review

January 1, 2000

The all-star combo of some of the best pop punk bands of the ’90s. They were punks when it was uncool to be punks, and that’s what makes ’em so cool.

Short Music for Short People – Review

September 1, 1999

101 bands each contributing a 30 second song. This is a who’s who of punk, from all over the world, spanning decades of punk in its many forms.

Serial Killer Comp. – Review

September 1, 1999

With a sexy cover and a collection of 28 punkpop/powerpop/balls-out rock’n’roll faves and newbies totaling over 70 minutes – How can you resist?

The Queers – Later Days and Better Days – Review

June 1, 1999

Despite the fact that I have the “actual” version of pretty much every song here (and they sound a helluva lot better), I’m definitely keeping this sucker.

Hopelessly Devoted to You too – Review

November 1, 1998

With ten unreleased songs and a slew of good bands, at $4, this sampler is definitely worth the bucks.

The Queers – Everything’s OK – Review

November 1, 1998

Joe’s voice sounds as good as ever – mellow and stoned-sounding yet not apathetic, melodic and yummy bubblegummy and the lyrics aren’t completely inane.

(You’re Only As Good As) The Last Great Thing You Did – Review

March 1, 1998

A sampling of every record (including 7″s and EPs) Lookout! released in 1997. Gives you a pretty good understanding of where Lookout! is coming from these days.

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.

The Queers – Don’t Back Down – Interview

October 1, 1996

An interview with bassist B-Face

The Queers – Bubblegum Dreams – Review

September 1, 1996

Releases like Bubblegum Dreams that have earned the Queers the privilege of recording an inordinate number of Beach Boys cover tunes.