Lollipop Magazine

Bleach – Again, For the First Time – Review

May 16, 2003

Remember that nice guy you knew was completely in love with you, but you never gave the time of day? Bleach is that guy in band form.

Bon Voyage – The Right Amount – Review

January 30, 2003

Starflyer 59 mainman Jason Martin – with wife Julie and brother (Joy Electric mainman) Ronnie at his side – brings us Bon Voyage’s second full-length.

Starflyer 59 – Can’t Stop Eating EP – Review

January 17, 2003

Even with only five songs, Starflyer 59 can take you on a transcendental (Californian) pop trip like no other. They’ve perfected their Pet Sounds-like power.

Songs From the Penalty Box – 5 – Review

January 3, 2003

The latest Songs From the Penalty Box proves that Tooth & Nail is home to the best entries in the “sentimental Dawson’s Creek soundtrack” sweepstakes.

Halo Friendlies – Get Real – Review

January 3, 2003

Another chick punkpop band that bucks most of the pitfalls. Sure, they’re cute, sure, they rock pretty well, sure they write pretty lil’ peppy pop gems.

Slick Shoes – Review

October 28, 2002

Much like MxPx only faster, tighter, and generally not as annoying. Slick Shoes play NOFX-style punk, and mostly stopped praising God in their lyrics.

Side Walk Slam – Past Remains – Review

March 29, 2002

Side Walk Slam started as a cover band playing MxPx, Squad 5-0, and Ghoti Hook songs. This is the “all original” debut recorded at The Blasting Room.

Dogwood – Matt Aragon – Review

March 29, 2002

NOFXian drum thunder and neat production tricks don’t save predictable songwriting and the fact that the singer – husky voice or not – misses a lot of notes.

Starflyer 59 – Leave Here a Stranger – Review

February 22, 2002

Starflyer 59’s Pet Sounds (all the way down to the mono recording!): Layers and layers of instruments floating atop of each other like disembodied ghosts.

Further Seems Forever – The Moon is Down – Review

February 22, 2002

Armed with a voice that captures Jonah Matranga’s melodic moments and a fetish for Shai Hulud tempos, Chris Carrabba is impressive as a songwriter and frontman.