Thrift Store Halo – ‘Pop-Rocket’ (2017): On Second Thought
Thrift Store Halo’s long-awaited ‘Pop-Rocket’ EP pinned the passionate angst of vintage Graham Parker to a wall of hard-fisted power-pop arrangements.
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Doublepluspop – ‘Too Loud, Too Fast, Too Much’ (2021)
There is power pop – and then there is POWER POP. Just by this band’s name, it is obvious what side Doublepluspop’s bread is buttered on.
Richard Turgeon, “You Always Believe” (2021): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon is typically a one-man band, but he has enlisted the assistance of a few friends on his latest single.
Ian M Bailey – ‘Songs To Dream Along To’ (2021)
Sometimes you can judge an album by its title, and that’s the case with British-based Ian M. Bailey’s pretty and pristine ‘Songs To Dream Along To.’
Ken Sharp, “Hellcat” (2021): One Track Mind
Ken Sharp’s last studio album ‘Miniatures’ was cut from an orchestral-pop cloth, but the new single “Hellcat” returns to his power-pop roots.
How the Overlooked ‘Menlove Ave’ Put John Lennon In His Best Light
Released 35 years ago today, ‘Menlove Ave’ contains unvarnished demos and other miscellaneous musings cut by John Lennon during mid-’70s sessions.
Chris Church – ‘Backwards Compatible’ (2020; 2021 reissue)
Chris Church’s third solo album ‘Backwards Compatible’ disappeared in the spring of 2020 as the pandemic panic took hold. Now, it’s getting a second chance.
Richard Turgeon, “Fire Drill” (2021): One Track Mind
Richard Turgeon refers to his “Fire Drill” as a “slacker-rock single,” but he’s hardly been a slacker when it comes to making music.
Rumble Strip – ‘Let’s Roll’ (2021)
Whether you’re relaxing indoors or cruising the streets, Dave Nachmanoff’s Rumble Strip has crafted the kind of record begging to be blasted at top volume.
Arthur Alexander – ‘One Bar Left’ (2018): On Second Thought
A fantastic album from top to bottom, ‘One Bar Left’ continually spotlights Arthur Alexander’s allegiance to authentic rock ‘n’ roll.
