Lollipop Magazine

The Stooges – The Weirdness – Review

April 20, 2007

They bash simply, with a bit of retro, and so they’re competing with hundreds of bands who’ve emulated anything about The Stooges over the last 37 years.

The Explosion – Black Tape – Review

April 4, 2005

A group of people who like the idea and the image of punk; but rather than listen to it themselves, they’ve indulged in Poison, Mötley Crüe, and Def Leppard.

Ima Robot – Review

February 2, 2004

Ima Robot mix elements of art-rock, pop, and New Wave (think David Bowie and Devo) with post-punk energy and infectious electronic beats.

A Perfect Circle – Thirteenth Step – Review

February 2, 2004

I’m more a fan of A Perfect Circle than Tool. They have enigmatic turbulence, an unspoken sorrow that resonates beyond Goth tendencies and prog atmospheres.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Take Them On, On Your Own – Review

December 10, 2003

While they don’t sound like The Strokes or The White Stripes or just about anybody else out there making noise, they bring the same gritty, dirty rocker ethos.

Benjamin Biolay – Négatif – Review

October 15, 2003

France’s Benjamin Biolay follows up his REMIX EP with a two-CD album entitled Négatif, a seductive mix of folk, pop, piano, and electronica.

Gorillaz – Phase One: Celebrity Takedown – Review

July 23, 2003

A side project from Tank Girl & Blur, cycled though the ears of Dan the Automator, created specifically in response to the “manufactured” pop band phenomenon.

Victoria Beckham – Review

July 23, 2003

Posh Spice’s solo disc just isn’t worth the price. The songs aren’t catchy enough and her voice isn’t memorable. It sounds like you’re listening to a demo.

Gorillaz – G Sides – Review

June 28, 2002

G-Sides, an EP and remix album that further cements their hold in the mainstream’s consciousness.

Mick Jagger – Goddess in the Doorway – Review

May 17, 2002

Obviously Mick’s got Alzheimer’s cuz he forgot that he’s already failed at bein’ a solo artist several times in the past.