Tim Den – Page 76 – Lollipop Magazine

Death Cab For Cutie – The Photo Album – Review

March 22, 2002

Talk about being converted. I liked Death Cab For Cutie’s The Forbidden Love EP, but The Photo Album has made me a die-hard fan.

Cursive – Burst and Bloom – Review

March 22, 2002

Most overrated indie rock band? You betcha. More burst-and-yell and “clever” beats from a band that just isn’t very good.

Angels in the Architecture – The Distance in Writing – Review

March 15, 2002

Nice to know that the “kids” are still listening to The Smiths, even if their Morrissey imitations are more tuneful-yet-less-magical.

The Locust – Flight of the Wounded Locust – Review

March 15, 2002

The hype machine rolls on… hardcore kids, crusty punks, and scenester emo kids all love The Locust for some reason.

Student Rick – Review

March 15, 2002

Student Rick does a great job of transplanting their idols’ campy, teen-sitcom soundtracks into emo anthems, but who the fuck cares?

Pulley – Together Again for the First Time – Review

March 15, 2002

Their fourth record is the closest the band has gotten to reclaiming the jaw-dropping infectiousness of their debut, Esteem Driven Engine.

New End Original – Thriller – Review

March 15, 2002

Chock full of childish radio rock, aimless shoegazer, and laugh-out-loud amateur lyrics, Thriller is a posturing shell with absolutely nothing in its belly.

No Use For A Name – Live in a Dive – Review

March 15, 2002

This band is everything pop-punk should be – tight playing, great harmonies, great hooks, driving intensity, humor, and awesome production.

Hundred Reasons – Garrison – Split – Review

March 15, 2002

Two songs each from these two barb-wire-coated pop bands, slicing your ears while trying to hide their understanding of melodies underneath.

Hey Mercedes – Everynight Fire Works – Review

March 15, 2002

Later Braid stuff (and Hey Mercedes debut) had unexpected hooks and punchlines, but wait ’til you hear “Every Turn,” “Que Shiraz,” and “Let’s Go Blue.”