Tim Den – Page 119 – Lollipop Magazine

Ryker’s – Life’s a Gamble – Review

January 1, 2000

The best NYHC band from the land of chocolate and Oktoberfest. Last time a NYHC band sounded this eager to break your neck was One Voice (Agnostic Front).

Reach the Sky – So Far From Home – Review

January 1, 2000

Reach The Sky’s new record had me reaching for my pillow (and the off button) faster than I could be reminded of how much “old-school revival” irritates me.

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

January 1, 2000

Three terrific bands, one small-yet-sweet package. Race Car Riot are great in their “sometimes poppy, sometimes weird instrumental” formula.

Portable – Secret Life – Review

January 1, 2000

As time went on, I realized that the vocals sound too Billy Joe Armstrong, the music is too Our Lady Peace/Creed, and the production is way too clean.

The Emo Diaries – Chapter Four: An Ocean of Doubt – Review

January 1, 2000

Never has another compilation series managed to find such flawless line-ups each and every single time. Signed, unsigned, domestic, foreign, it doesn’t matter.

Plankeye – Relocation – Review

January 1, 2000

Vocals hugging all the right notes in the guitar lines, warm bass tone as support, and flavorful guitar octaves, but it’s missing something… Magic.

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

January 1, 2000

Three terrific bands. “Staggerswallowswell” showcases the trademark screaming/rough-around-the-edges indie rock of Planes Mistaken For Stars.

Songs from the Penalty Box – Vol 3 – Review

January 1, 2000

Original, well-crafted (instrumentally and vocally) fast music from the likes of Dogwood, Shorthanded, and Craig’s Brother make pop-punk as enriching as ever.

Punk Rock Jukebox – Volume II – Review

January 1, 2000

Doesn’t matter if you’ve never heard of the original artists or you want great renditions of old faves, Punk Rock Jukebox Volume II is worth every sing-along.

Lonely Kings – What If? – Review

January 1, 2000

Heavy without being overwhelming, attentive to atmosphere and breathing room, and with a nice driving beat. Then, Oops!, the rest of the song comes in. Bland.