Lollipop Magazine

Jimmy Eat World – Review

April 1, 1999

Bold and smooth in its production, resonated with heart-breaking melodies and inventive vocals, Jimmy Eat World encompasses everything a pop/rock band should.

In My Eyes – The Difference Between – Review

April 1, 1999

Scream, scream, pick slide, power chord, polka beat… yawn. All these new “old school” bands just don’t grab me.

Ink & Dagger – The Fine Art of Original Sin – Review

April 1, 1999

Everything about this band, from their face paint schtick to their atonal-but-still-singable guitar licks, hold a sense of originality that escapes most bands.

Indecision – Shai Hulud – The Fall of Every Man – Review

April 1, 1999

The riffs are heavy, the tempo is perfect for all them karate experts in the pit, and there’s plenty of “fuck shit up!!” gang shouts to point your fingers to.

Puller – Closer Than You Think – Review

April 1, 1999

I have mixed feelings about this one. Some of the songs are really good, but it just doesn’t pack enough hooks overall.

Grey Area – Review

April 1, 1999

Upbeat, sing-along tunes from members of Token Entry, Warzone, and Black Train Jack. The first song really hooked me, but the rest is a bit empty.

Fun Size – Glad to See You’re Not Dead – Review

April 1, 1999

Imagine one of the better Fat Wreck bands combined with Hot Water Music riffing, sprinkled with Less Than Jake melodies, and an overall energetic-as-fuck vibe.

Southern/Tree/Polyvinyl – Sampler Fall/Winter 98 – Review

April 1, 1999

Bands like Rainer Maria, Lung Leg, American Football, and Very Secretary all play frolicking indie rock, with an overall light-hearted vibe.

Deicide – When Satan Lives – Review

April 1, 1999

17-songs, 56+ minutes of pure adrenaline. Captured live at Chicago’s House of Blues, Deicide unleashes flawless perfection, number after number.

Deadbolt – Zulu Death Mask – Review

April 1, 1999

Humorous surf rock at its funniest. Now all they need is to land an appearance in the Back To the Beach/Tales from the Crypt crossover movie.