Post Tagged with: "Power Pop"

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The Lunar Laugh – ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ (2019)

The Lunar Laugh are typically dubbed a power-pop act, but ‘Goodnight Noises Everywhere’ doesn’t restrict itself to any one style.

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The Junior League – ‘Adventureland’ (2019)

The Junior League’s ‘Adventureland’ reels and rumbles with high-octane pop rock that gets the blood boiling and the butt shaking.

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Ray Paul – ‘Bloody Rubbish: The Best & Some of the Rest’ (2019)

A power-pop forefather, Ray Paul has been plying grand goods since the ’70s – and he continues to make vital music.

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Hue Gower – ‘Guitarophilia’ (1984; 2018 reissue)

Huw Gower’s commitment to the sound and style of his former band the Records rings loud and clear on the newly reissued ‘Guitarophilia.’

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Eric Carmen – ‘Eric Carmen’ (1975): On Second Thought

Wearing his heart and influences on his sleeve, Eric Carmen created a cherished debut album that was true to his soul.

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Material Issue – Telecommando Americano (1997): On Second Thought

Material Issue’s ‘Telecommando Americano’ was completed early in 1996, but wasn’t released until after Jim Ellison took his life – making for a rather bittersweet affair.

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The Successful Failures – Ichor of Nettle (2017)

Juggling power-pop instincts with roots rock influences, the Successful Failures produce a sound that exercises both the body and the brain cells.

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The Turnback – Are We There Yet? (2015)

Swinging, grooving and bursting with courage and enthusiasm, the Turnback’s ‘Are We There Yet?’ is a power-pop goldmine.

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The Junior League – Also Rans (2015)

The Junior League’s ‘Also Rans’ is smooth enough to boast power-pop accessibility, but flashes of punk-like energy keep things interesting.

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The Knack – ‘Normal as the Next Guy’ (2001; 2015 reissue)

‘Normal as the Next Guy’ should have – once again – been more than enough to hot-wire a comeback for the Knack. So what went wrong this time?