Lollipop Magazine

Riddle of Steel – 1985 – Review

July 1, 2008

Classic rock licks, cowbell aplenty, and hip-swaggering four-on-the-floor beats. There’s no denying that 1985 is more “rock” than “math rock.”

Hot Water Music – Till the Wheels Fall Off – Review

July 1, 2008

Collects the leftover pieces that Never Ender didn’t get to, including b-sides from the band’s last three full-lengths, multiple splits, and rare comp entries.

Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks – Real Emotional Trash – Review

June 1, 2008

Real Emotional Trash takes you back to Pig Lib’s grandiose running times, blazing fretwork, and zany stonerisms.

No Use For A Name – The Feel Good Record of the Year – Review

June 1, 2008

The quartet expands upon Keep Them Confused’s formula, diversifying their repertoire with acoustic songs, different tempos, and a beefier sonic punch.

Paint It Black – New Lexicon – Review

May 1, 2008

Yemin’s “main band” since before (and now alongside) Lifetime got back together. A statement on the beauty of hardcore, and a plethora of outsider music.

NOFX – They’ve Actually Gotten Worse Live! – Review

May 1, 2008

Exactly what you would imagine it to be: Almost as much in-between banter as music, irreverent humor, not to mention meticulously written and executed pop punk.

Death Angel – Killing Season – Interview

April 18, 2008

An interview with guitarist/backup vocalist Rob Cavestany

Soilwork – Sworn to a Great Divide – Review

February 1, 2008

I grew to embrace Sworn to a Great Divide just cuz, well, sometimes a by-the-books melodic death metal album from Soilwork is exactly what a person needs.

Athlete – Beyond the Neighbourhood – Interview

January 25, 2008

An interview with keyboardist Tim Wanstall

Beirut – The Flying Club Cup – Review

December 21, 2007

At only 21, Zach Condon has managed to wield exotic foreign traits, and utilize them in proportionately written, wonderfully executed, heart-wrenching songs.