Lollipop Magazine

Rock’n’Roll Blvd Volume 1 – Review

December 1, 2006

Very cool two-disc comp of up and coming biker, swagger, and stoner rock bands, all of whom are sure to please if you’re a fan of whiskey, weed, and women.

Mushroomhead – Volume 1 – Review

April 28, 2006

They have the decency to keep it under an hour. If you’re not already on board with Mushroomhead’s slightly-above-bad nü-metal, nothing here will convince you.

Kill Bill: Volume 1 – Review

October 4, 2004

This modern day Samurai tale reminds me of Evil Dead II in its depiction of impossible grievous bodily harm, and KB is every bit as sick/fun. An absolute blast.

Ninja Scroll – The Series Volume 1: Dragon Stone – Review

February 2, 2004

I like the animation and the ridiculously imaginative character designs enough to make me put my cynicism aside and just enjoy the stylish bloodshed.

The Socomtonar Collection – Volume 1 – Review

July 23, 2003

A homerun collection featuring four of the Midwest’s unheard of (but surely future reference points) heavy-hitters: DMS, Riddle Of Steel, Ring, Cicada, and Houston.

Happy Tree Friends Volume #1: First Blood – Review

July 23, 2003

Irritatingly cute, animated critters get chopped, garotted, disemboweled, and otherwise splattered in the just under two minute shorts on display here.

Crank Yankers – The Best Uncensored Crank Calls Volume 1 – Review

January 3, 2003

Some of today’s best comedic talents crafting an art form out of the time-honored tradition of putting strangers in awkward situations over the phone.

Fire on the Brain – Volume 1 – Review

August 2, 2002

Sporting frighteningly unique visionaries, as well as some of the finest of the traditional lot, it’s a wonder kids can overlook this roster.

CKY – Volume 1 – Review

February 22, 2002

Noisy, smarter than your average bear, and a good, dark blend of grungy stomp and lethargic riffs, dude.

Gothic Club Classics – Volume 1 – Review

June 4, 2001

Staples like Bauhaus and Fields of the Nephilim and “dance Goth,” “Goth rock,” and “Goth metal.” Plus Nick Cave, Diamanda Galas, and Einstüzende Neubauten.