Lollipop Magazine

Dies Irae – The Sin War – Review

July 2, 2003

This is Vader members Mauser and Doc’s side band. Ironic, then, that this sophomore release is actually better than the last Vader full-length, Revelations.

Useless ID – No Vacation From the World – Review

June 20, 2003

Melodies – both guitar and vocals – wrench your heart like a good tragic movie, while the speed and adrenaline of the performances are scathingly tight.

Panic In Detroit – Panic In Detroit – Review

June 20, 2003

With only five songs, Panic In Detroit kicks open the swinging doors of Saloon Rock and takes on all of the underaged emo wusses in the joint… and wins.

Avail – Front Porch Stories – Review

June 20, 2003

There’s a certain something in this sixth full-length. Call it a maturation of their deep fried Southern country punk rawk or more singalongs than usual…

Longwave – Day Sleeper EP – Review

June 20, 2003

Though only a teaser EP, Day Sleeper EP nonetheless demonstrates the grace of one of the most exciting up-and-coming bands in indie rock.

Botch – An Anthology of Dead Ends – Review

June 20, 2003

The band has never sounded better: Awkward catchiness, mind-boggling technicality, third degree-burn ferocity, and just overall fucking top notch songcrafting.

Röyksopp – Morning A.M. – Review

June 13, 2003

The arctic, Norwegian skies of Röyksopp drip with static. The static forms a low hum, backed by hibernating hearts, mutates into seductive repetitions.

Idlewild – The Remote Part – Interview

June 13, 2003

An interview with Roddy Woomble

Ours – Precious – Review

June 13, 2003

I hate to use the word “disappointed,” but nothing better sums up my feelings about Precious. Pick up Distorted Lullabies if you want to be truly moved.

Napalm Death – Order of the Leech – Review

June 13, 2003

Following the lead of ’00’s Enemy of the Music Business, those untouchable godfathers of grind are back with a second “return to roots” album.