Lollipop Magazine

The Rubes- Hokum – Review

July 12, 2002

I gave Hokum a few more spins and I found myself really enjoying it. The vocals didn’t bother me so much; in fact, I began to genuinely enjoy them.

Wooly Mammoth – Ten Ton Baby – Review

July 5, 2002

Loud, brutally tight and focused (even though these four tracks last 23 minutes or so), this is the kind of band that could gore you on a good night.

Ironboss – Guns Don’t Kill People… Ironboss Does!! – Review

June 28, 2002

Black Label Society play metal with a bit of Southern rock thrown in, Ironboss play Southern rock with a little bit of metal. A poorly-recorded live disc.

Gate 9 – Moon Ranger Gone Evil – Review

May 17, 2002

This is one of the most blatant slices of Sab worship I’ve heard since that last sHeavy album.

Blackrock – Roadsaw – The Boston Sherwood Tapes – Review

February 22, 2002

The band’s punk rock edge is nicely complemented by the lo-fi recording, but the two tracks present a slightly baffling portrayal of the band.

Roadsaw – The Boston Sherwood Tapes – Review

February 22, 2002

Roadsaw’s songs, an original called “Busted Monk” and a completely uncharacteristic Pixies cover, “Where Is My Mind?,” offer an utterly baffling combination.

Sunnshine – Engender – Review

February 22, 2002

A thick, distorted guitar sound is what you should be looking for, and you’ll get it here, along with a heavy, agile rhythm section.

Judge Not – Review

February 22, 2002

Dollars for donuts, this is probably the best stoner rock compilation available. For $12.99, you get 28 tracks spread over two CDs.

Throttlerod – Eastbound and Down – Review

June 4, 2001

Throttlerod sound like they’ve been weaned on a steady diet of the first five ZZ albums and the singer’s raw shout sits atop the racket just perfectly.

Halfway to Gone – Alabama Thunderpussy – Split – Review

April 1, 2001

Features two former members of Solarized, which featured members of Daisycutter, who in turn were Monster Magnet related… You get the point.