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.
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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.
Sorrows – ‘Bad Times Good Times’ (2010): On Second Thought
‘Bad Times Good Times’ ably illustrates Sorrow’s forte for playing the melodically structured guitar pop linked with groups like Raspberries and Blue Ash.
Boys With the Perpetual Nervousness – ‘Songs From Another Life’ (2021)
Emerging from the same gene pool as bands like the Byrds, Shoes and Teenage Fan Club, the Boys With the Perpetual Nervousness are masters of jangle pop.
Ken Sharp, “Liquid Mercury” (2021): One Track Mind
Ken Sharp kicks off 2021 with a song expressing the fear, anger and confusion we’ve all felt as COVID-19 wreaked havoc on our lives.
Diamond Hands – ‘Diamond Hands’ (2006; 2020 reissue)
If you weren’t aware of the copyright date of ‘Diamond Hands,’ you could easily be hoodwinked into thinking it is a long lost George Harrison project.
Quincy – ’35 Years On’ (2020)
Quincy has returned with a highly enjoyable set of songs that rank as a sensible extension to the unfulfilled promise of their debut album.
The Knack – ‘Round Trip’ (1981): Forgotten Series
Ranking as perhaps the Knack’s greatest album, ‘Round Trip’ sadly failed to make the impact it so rightfully deserved.
The Overtures – ‘OnceInAWorld’ (2020)
After decades of honing their skills on the covers circuit, the Overtures have channeled their instincts into something bright and bountiful.
Gary Ritchie – ‘Head On a Swivel’ (2020)
Heavy on mouth-watering melodies, arresting licks and clear and confident vocals, Gary Ritchie’s ‘Head On a Swivel’ brings back the fun in pop music.
