Lollipop Magazine

Mötley Crüe – Dogs of War – Music Stream

May 28, 2024

“Dogs of War,” the band’s first release since canning Mick Mars, finds the fellows, as ever, trying to keep up with the times.

Toadies – Since U Been Gone – Music Stream

February 14, 2024

This cover of Kelly Clarkson’s hit opens with flashbacks to The Cars, Local H, and Fountains of Wayne. When Vaden Lewis’ vox appears, you know it’s the Toadies.

Filter – Obliteration – Music Stream

January 8, 2024

The processed guitars are crunchy, there’s a riff in there (plus danceable beats mixed low in the industrial din), and Patrick’s distinct, fragile tenor yearns.

Guns N’ Roses – Perhaps – Music Stream

December 21, 2023

It’s not bad, your wounded cat vocals, Elton Johnish piano grandeur, Axl apologizing about something, maybe showing personal growth – maybe not.

Taipei Houston – As the Sun Sets – Music Stream

August 8, 2023

Everyone who pays attention to heavy rock knows the duo as Lars Ulrich’s kids, but these little shits eschew metal pretension for Jack White Stollsteimer basics.

Phil X & The Drills – Right On The Money – Music Stream

September 5, 2020

Phil X stepped in for Richie Sambora in Bon Jovi in 2016. It’s hard not to chant along to “Right, right, right on the money…” A rock anthem to behold.

Thundermother – Driving In Style – Music Stream

August 28, 2020

Swedish high-voltage rockers Thundermother reinvented themselves in 2017. Singer Guernica Mancini simply rules, as the AC/DC riffs pave the way.

Chris Cornell – Patience – Music Stream

August 19, 2020

“Chris recorded this song in March 2016 at Henson Studios. While he was working on his own album, he was teaching his daughter Toni how to play ‘Patience.'”

Horseneck – School’s Out – Music Stream

August 16, 2020

The sound is ’70s enough, the vocal snarl is acceptable, and the sing-song “no more pencils” is delightful, but there’s really nothing new brought to the song.

Eddie Spaghetti – Shit’s Fucked – Music Stream

July 12, 2020

The Supersuckers’ Eddie Spaghetti kicks out a “pandemic jam” with the help of Frank Meyer of The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs.