Lollipop Magazine

The Escaped – Review

May 24, 2005

Six-song EP of hardcore punk. Previous releases on In-Charge, Rodent Popsicle, and Blackout!. Honest and hard-charging, a pretty straight-forward genre band.

Electric Frankenstein – We Will Bury You! – Review

December 1, 2004

EF didn’t move between the rocker/punk/metal split as post teens, they just steamrolled the damn thing into the same kick-ass ya-HOO-PLA! fuel.

Punch Drunk V – Review

September 20, 2004

In previous incarnations of this series, there’ve been a few stinkers that snuck past security, but Volume V is a pure winner.

Broken Bottles – In The Bottles – Review

June 7, 2004

A heavy bottom end supports nerd vocals like Johnny Rotten or The Weirdos. Not as jagged or energetic as you might expect: Smarmy rather than snotty.

The Crumbs – Last Exit – Review

April 12, 2004

The energetic ’60s freakouts are inspired by The Fugs and Them. It may take a few listens to learn this is more than decent party music.

Smogtown – All Wiped Out – Review

March 22, 2004

Smogtown is influenced by the L.A. roots of Redd Kross, Circle Jerks, and, to a lesser extent, Black Flag. They have a sense of humor, write engaging and funny lyrics, and write feverishly fast and high-strung riffs.

Boston Scene Report – Review

January 28, 2004

The first installment of a series of mini-comps featuring four bands with two songs each. Boston is first, and comes through with a very strong effort.

Hollywood Hate – Product of Our Environment – Review

November 19, 2003

Hollywood Hate definitely delivers a late ’80s SoCal sound. Think kinda like what Gang Green turned into in the late ’80s.

GG Allin & Antiseen – Murder Junkies – Review

November 12, 2003

The latest re-issue from TKO is a true classic. This was originally released by Arizona psycopath Jeff Skipski and his now-defunct Baloney Shrapnel label.

Antiseen – GG Allin – Murder Junkies – Review

November 12, 2003

The latest re-issue from TKO is a true classic. The record was originally released by Arizona psycopath Jeff Skipski and his now-defunct Baloney Shrapnel label.