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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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Just discovered recently, even though I may have had it laying about. So this starts out with a long intro, to the point that I thought this might have been an instrumental. A bit of a rhythmic reggae beat with some bright guitar work. I am so glad I let this run. It is absolutley fantastic! So may time changes and layered genres, a Power Pop Masterpiece!
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With only a handful of single to their name, this song is fantastic! This is one is highly recommended. It has the whiny vocals, the dead drums, the infectious bass line, A Power Pop masterpiece. It's borderline Punk and could be labeled as Punk Pop.
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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 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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An awesome Power Pop band out of Detriot other than "The Romantics"? I did not know that. It has that whole Johnny Kidd And The Pirates "Shakin' All Over" feel to it. Is has that bluesy rock sound along with bright guitar and that prominent bass line.
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Genuine Power Pop from a unknown powerhouse, unknown to me at least. Along the lines of Flash In The Pan and Off Broadway, this band has mnay songs that are truly amazing and I am certain more of these with trickle on this blog. Enjoy the Power Pop gem.
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This one is nothing special but has a great T. Rex meets Shaun Cassidy feel to it. May be it's the hammond organs or "The Cars" feeling this song has. I do beleive if "The Crs" dis this song it would have been huge.
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A bit on the campy, over the top side but side deserving of a post here. This band originated from Ireland and I recently discovered this Power Pop gem. This tune is very reminiscent of The Banana Splits theme at times but has some raw guitar and vocals bring this all together. This is a little harder than most Power Pop tunes border lining on the edge of Punk.
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Very Obscure band from Moorhead Minnesota. I tried to dig up some info and can tell you these guys were also known as The Newz. This is a playful Power Pop song taken from the infamous Peel Session shows from John Peel's BBC Radio 1 show. Some many hidden gems. I had to share this. I am sharing the entire Peel Session, the song I am highlighting is the second one in. It's may seem a bit campy, but musically sound.
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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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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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Another incredible find! A power pop gem that rivals the likes of The Vapors. The Vapors were done quite the injustice by releasing Turning Japanese. It's pure shite. The reast of that album Nuclear Days, ...brilliant. So when I compare this to The Vapors, it the highest compliment I can assign to a Power Pop band. THis is so very well done and just discovered today!
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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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Finding a Power Pop gem is like going back in time for me. I just heard this one for the first time today. It has such an upbeat feel that is seems almost familair.
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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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