Lollipop Magazine

Theft, Arson, Vice, Murder and Death – Review

May 23, 2004

Not really a label compilation since the majority of the 22 tracks are not by Traktor7 artists. I’ll assume it reflects the tastes and personalities of the folks behind the label. The most eclectic compilation I’ve ever heard.

Blacktail – Styrofoam Island – Review

March 22, 2004

Blacktail reminds me of Keelhaul, if the mathy metal influence was replaced by a love of AmRep noisefuckery and/or Touch and Go-era Butthole Surfers.

Black Helicopter – That Specific Function – Review

March 22, 2004

Monstrously sluggish tempos, the thud-heavy, stuttering beats and ponderous basslines keeping more or less the same speed and emotional heft on every track as the guitars drone compellingly and the vocalist intones the words in a spoken monotone.

The Hidden – The Hymnal EP – Review

March 22, 2004

Seven edgy but catchy little numbers, the frenzied but slightly off-center energy of the band’s attack bringing to mind both Fugazi and Di’Anno-era Iron Maiden.

Crash and Burn – Sick Again – Review

July 2, 2003

Punk rock’n’power boogie-rooted rock and fucking roll, keeping the tempos in the mid-quick range, the guitars set on “stun,” and the drums set on “stomp.”

Milligram – This Is Class War – Review

June 13, 2003

Like the savage offspring of 1980 Black Flag, Negative Approach, and Fear cut with a harsh, wavering, way-past-Monster-Magnet psych fuzz cackle.

Lamont – Thunder Boogie – Interview

May 30, 2003

An interview with singer/guitarist Pete Knipfing

Lamont – Thunder Boogie – Review

January 3, 2003

The band’s love of arena metal (think Van Halen), and all things fried and greasy (think ZZ Top and the Iron Skillet) is a lot more apparent this time around.