Tim Den – Page 118 – Lollipop Magazine

Candiria – Process of Self.Development – Review

January 1, 2000

Drawing from Thelonius Monk, Meshuggah, The Roots, and early ’90s fusion-prog-jazz-metal, Candiria’s multi-faceted identity also has urban discipline.

25 Ta Life – Friendship, Loyalty, Commitment – Review

January 1, 2000

Nice number of guests, but it doesn’t cut it. The vocals are bad Roger Miret circa 1991, the music is stubborn metalcore, and all else is meat and potatoes.

Thegodshatekansas – For Snakes – Review

January 1, 2000

Weird and vague. Catchy, after a while, but only because of its flowing, easy-going arrangement. Easy to bop your head to, but not easy to label.

The Appleseed Cast – Planes Mistaken For Stars – Race Car Riot – Split – Review

January 1, 2000

Three terrific bands, one small-yet-sweet package. Appleseed Cast reminds everyone that storytelling and conceptual lyric-writing is still a vital art form.

No Use For A Name – More Betterness! – Interview

January 1, 2000

An interview with guitarist/vocalist Tony Sly

Tanger – Review

January 1, 2000

Straight from the Touch & Go aesthetic comes Tanger, on O&O Records, but far from pop-punk. Chicago-style indie rock a la The Jesus Lizard and Shellac.

Metroschifter – Strawberries – Review

January 1, 2000

This six-song platter is the most adventurous this unpredictable band has offered, taking the band’s unique indie/twisted rock sound beyond the status quo.

Metal Church – Masterpeace – Review

January 1, 2000

David Wayne (singer on the first two releases) reeks of ex-Exodus’ Steve “Zetro” Souza circa ’86. But Zetro didn’t have Vanderhoof as guitarist and songwriter.

Fastbreak – Whenever You’re Ready – Interview

January 1, 2000

An interview with vocalist Patrick Rorick and bassist Don Raymond

Sharks Keep Moving – Review

January 1, 2000

They offer more odd-time signatures and unusual open chords/clean pickings to give listeners an intelligent alternative to the everyday sappy pop song.