Lollipop Magazine

Ryan Ferguson – Only Trying to Help – Interview

December 21, 2007

An interview with Ryan Ferguson

Richard Hawley – Lady’s Bridge – Review

December 21, 2007

Elvis of the North, Roy Orbison of Sheffield, British Frank Sinatra – but there’s no mistaking Richard Hawley’s voice. Hit ’em and leave ’em wanting more.

Aeon – Rise to Dominate – Review

December 14, 2007

Aeon borrow the eerie intervals and dirges of Morbid Angel, Legion-era Deicide’s rhythmic mastery, and new Cannibal Corpse’s penchant for quick tempo changes.

The New Amsterdams – At the Foot of My Rival – Review

December 14, 2007

Matt Pryor started The New Amsterdams when The Get Up Kids were still active, devoting his folkier/mellower output to the moniker. They’ve never sounded better.

Chthonic – A Decade on the Throne – Review

December 12, 2007

Chthonic on their turf, playing to thousands of screaming Taiwanese fans with a backing choir, laser light shows, and, of course, the prerequisite corpse paint.

Propagandhi – Live From Occupied Territory – Review

November 1, 2007

On July 19th, 2003, melodic thrash punk masters Propagandhi played a benefit show for Grassy Narrows First Nation Blockade in Winnipeg, killing it as usual over 17 songs of blood-boiling, spirit-rousing anthems.

Chuck Ragan – Feast or Famine – Review

November 1, 2007

Hot Water Music guitarist/vocalist Chuck Ragan went solo acoustic after the break up, now focusing 100% upon what made the albums riveting: The melodies.

Ryan Ferguson – Only Trying to Help – Review

October 19, 2007

Acoustic chords rife with subtext and vocal lines that kill you with their details. Songs of deep affection and choruses equally addictive and slightly awkward.

Obituary – Xecutioners Return – Review

October 19, 2007

Xecutioner’s Return, like the last couple of Gorefest and Grave records, is a no-frills old school trip with only one goal in mind: Stick to the basics.

Matt Pond PA – Last Light – Review

October 19, 2007

Several Arrows Later hinted they were wishing they were more rockin’, here they sound like they’re trying too hard, and at the expense of the melodies.