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Showing posts with label 1980. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1980. Show all posts
The Scooter - Big Brother (1980)
The Jags - Party Games (1980)
There are some bands that have a formula for their music. Which can make it good or make it bad bad. In this instance, The Jags never fail to hit the mark
If you wanted to start listening to Power Pop, this British band from Scarborough formed in 1978 would be a good start.
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Gary Myrick and The Figures - She Talks In Stereo (1980)
This song is on two lists of music that were a part of my musical character. The first, the Soundtrack to Valley Girl. What an epic collection of music. Secondly, it's part of the Exposed family, in specific Exposed II.
This song is a fine example of something I would have easily ignored because of the rock music I was too focused on.
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The Jags - Dumb Blonde (1980)
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The Romantics - Keep In Touch (1980)
THE KINGS OF POWER POP! The Romantics, the first two albums I could listen to, front to back and enjoy every song. I have had the privledge to see these guys 7 times. I remembers seeing these guys at the iconic "Palms" in Milwaukee. Solid, tight and entertaining. The 1977 song Little White Lies was just rereleased with a little song called "What I Like About You". From their self-titled release, "Keep In Touch"
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Michael Stanley Band - He Can't Love You - 1980
This is Good Old Fashioned Rock And Roll. I can't recall when or where I heard this song, but I do remember enjoying it. This was at a time were I was musically buried with Mtv and Post Punk and New Wave, and Kiss and Queen as well as my garduation year. It's simple, melodic and full of hooks.
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The Stiffs - Nothing To Lose - 1980
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The Face - Streetwalk - 1980
The playfulness and innocence of the Power Pop genre never fails. Thoughts of happier times and a carefree spirit is quite the change of pace form the real world. This is quite the rare one as it was recorded in 1980 but wasn't released until 2018. It has a flavor of XTC, as well as The Buzzcocks.
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The Tremblers - Wouldn't I? (1980)
Another newly discovered Power Pop gem. What I like about Power pop is that it embraces innocence and fun. It's happy and full of life.
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X - Los Angeles (1980)
For me, Punk Rock doesn't get any better than this. This entire album is a masterpeice. I had the priledge to see X perform in Milwaukee at The Starship in 1981. X is both iconic, and legenday, and to see them in a small imitimate club on North 5th street. We were no more than 5 feet away. They played two nights and we went to both of them.
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Phil Seymour - Precious To Me (1980)
I will admit, this wasn't for me when this was released. I never even heard of it in 1980, or him for that matter. I was listening to X, and the Plasmatics. I shunned stuff like this. Poppy diddys that were happy and bright.
I am sure glad that my moned opened up to nearly any kind of music. There is so much out there, and I have grown to appreciate the Power Pop genre.
This was done so well and even though it more Pop than Power, it deserves to be here.
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The Romantics - Friday At The Hideout (1980)
In my opinion, The Romantics are the kings of Power Pop. I cn't think of a song by them that I do not like. I have seems them about 5 times and these rockers from Detroit never disappoint.
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Ali Thomson - Live Every Minute (1980)
There's nothing too special about this song. I like the feel and the subtle Supertramp vibe of this recently discovered gem.
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Styx - Snowblind (1980)
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Secret Affair - Live For Today (1980)
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Henry Paul Band - Longshot (1980)
Here is one that I recently discovered that has a little bit of a Southern flair, kinda like .38 Special. But it's more rock than country. This definitely would not have made my musical taste when it came out, but this is a solid tune that deserves to be on here.
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Panic Squad - Back In The Working Class (1980)
Woah! Short but sweet! This has a UK sound and feel to it, but these guys are from New York City. This is from their self-titled Panic Squad EP.
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The Vapors - Prisoners (1980)
I can not say enough about these incredible album. New Clear Days is clearly the best Power Pop album I have ever heard in my life. Turning Japanese is the worst song on the album and ruined their chance of being a credible force. If you don't beleive me...,
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Toronto - 5035 (1980)
I always loved Holly Woods's (Anne Elizabeth Woods) voice. I thought it was the most amazing powerful female voice in music at the time. I loved her looked, her hair, they way she dressed. It was one of my first female fronted crushes. The first sight and sound I remember was on Mtv, for their video "Your Daddy Don't Know". I immediately purchased their entire musical library. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.
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Riff Raff - Little Girls Know (1980)
DISCOVERED
Here is something that I just discovered and very happy I did. If a Power Pop Band called Riff Raff, that never made an album but have several singles.They reminds me of a rawer version of Dire Straits meet Steve Miller. Great Stuff!
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