Tim Den – Page 34 – Lollipop Magazine

Refused – The E.P. Comp CD – Review

August 16, 2004

Promises unreleased and ancient goodies, but merely repackages available material. The European version has the first two demos and a fuckload of bonus songs.

Matt Pond PA – Four Songs – Review

August 16, 2004

Though the first two entries aren’t anywhere near the band’s best moments (even the production is shabby), the two quiet closers make the EP worth the trip.

Clearlake – Cedars – Review

August 16, 2004

Not since The Delgados’ Hate have I heard an album so solid with marvelous structures, every hook and riff irresistible. They bloom, song after song.

Actionslacks – Full Upright Position – Review

August 16, 2004

Tim Scanlin likes hooks and melodies, and he makes sure you know it. Whether it’s a phasing keyboard line or a shout, the listener will not be able to resist.

Roy – Big City Sin and Small Town Redemption – Review

August 9, 2004

Roy benefited from their tour with The Weakerthans. A sense of growth permeates this LP. Somewhere between later-era The Promise Ring and The Replacements.

Fantomas – Delirium Cordia – Review

August 3, 2004

The ONE song of the album strives to be ambient, moody, violent, seductive, strange, and unpredictable, but it sounds like a song off the debut stretched out.

Prong – Scorpio Rising – Review

July 12, 2004

Prong’s first studio album since ’96’s underrated Rude Awakening. Punishing grooves laced with industrial triggers, meaty guitars, Tommy Victor’s dark melodies.

Exodus – Tempo of the Damned – Interview

July 12, 2004

An interview with guitarist Gary Holt

Laguardia – Welcome to the Middle – Review

June 28, 2004

Powerfully emotional “thinking rock” ala Muse, Eleven, and Toadies that’s complex, bombastic, and catchy as all fucking ‘ell.

Descendents – ‘Merican – Interview

June 28, 2004

An interview with vocalist Milo Aukerman