The amount of songs on here from the 90s are most likely far and few between, Occassionally I come across a song that from the 90s that breaks the mold of the decade. Check this one out from Red Dawn, and band outta Jersey.
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The Impossible Dreamers - Say Goodbye To No One (1986)
When a simple song hits all the marks, it very noticeable. Never heard of this female fronted band before. Truly a delight on the ears
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The Force - New Frontiers (1986)
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Night Flight - Growing Up (1984)
You have to appreciate the incredbile bass and vocal harmonies. I can almost asure not many people have herad this.
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Le Roux - Long Distance Lover (1982)
It's a melodic song that should have warranted airplay. Maybe it did... but I never heard it. In the same musical vein as The Little River Band and The Atlantic Rhythm Section,
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Dominoe – Angel Don't Cry (1990)
Here is another great rock song from a discovered band named Dominoe. There sound is infectious and solid. Incredible songwriting and an awesome production makes this very likeable.
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Beast In Black - Go To Hell (2017)
It's great to still discover great Heavy Metal music with the wailing vocals. I love that shit! When I heard this I instantly had to listen to every track on the album. STELLAR! SO if you like that 80s Heavy Metal with the over the top vocals, you will love this!
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Berlin - Metro (1983)
Terri Nunn! What a voice! I remember the early days of Mtv when this video was in heavy rotation. I think I actually first saw this on USA's Night Flight. I loved the european feel of the synth sound only later to find out Terri and company were from California. I have had the pleasure of meeting her and she is quite lovely.
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Rust n' Rage - Take It Off (2018)
I don't like a lot of new music, but I still find some things on occassion that I really enjoy. This is one of those songs and it's nothing fancy, it's just straight up rock and roll!
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Face To Face - A Boy Like You (1985)
I knew of the band but have not heard their entire catalog. I ran across this one today. What an awesome song. I'm a sucker for female vocals, and her's are exceptional. I want to say this band varies in genres, but this one is rocker.
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Charlottes Web - Victoria (1987)
Just discovered today! I love uncovering new music that has a familar sound. This sounds more like a song from 1979 or 1980 than 1987. A mix between Synth-Pop and Rock. What an amazing find!
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Bam Bamm - Don't Close Your Eyes (1985)
Just discovred this today. Never heard of these guys, but I like what I hear. All I know is that these guys came from Pennsylviania and have one release, and this is on it
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Stormwave - Deadly Trace (1989)
Wow! Just discovered this one, I have had it in my music collection and just got around listening to this. Amazing! If you are a fan od 80s -90s Hard Rock, this will not disappoint. It a cross between Europe and Dokken. GOOD STUFF! Highly Recommdended!
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The Sweat - Do You Wanna Break My Heart (1981)
What a great song! Fun, poppy, happy, enegetic...Great Power Pop! THis is from a band called The Sweat which at on time were known as No Sweat. Just disovered this incredible song. I have to recommend this one, it's fab!
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Export - No Escape (1986)
How this flew under the radar, I'll never know. Perhaps 1986 wasn't a good year of UK imports. This songs has hooks, and was well produced and awesome vocals. Three are times where is a little rough and could have went back to the studio, but this is such a great song.
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Looking Glass - Brandy (1972)
Little did anyone know that songs of this genre would gain a Gen Z following with something called Yacht Rock. I remember hearing this on the radio and enjoying it's melody and easy to understand lyrics. I often wodered what Brandy looked like....
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Ides Of March - Vehicle (1970)
If you had a list of must hear songs before you die, this should be on it. The song is powerful rock anthem from the 70s, and for as iconic this song was, it never hit Number 1. Totally recommended!
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Orphan - Miracle (1983)
Here is one that I just discovered today. I may have heard other songs from this band, but I do not recall this one. It very reminiscent of Corey Hart and strangely enough, these guys are from Canada too. This sounds new but familiar and deserves a listen.
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Metal Church - Gods Of Wrath (1984)
I do love me some METAL! But to make this blog, it has to be an Epic metal tune. Here is the very first Heavy Metal post on this blog. I remember not getting into the harder metal untl 1986 or 1987. But this was one of the bands that opened up the genre for me.
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10cc - I'm Not In Love (1975)
This was a favorite of mine from the first time I heard it. A song that contains the emotion of the message isn't alway prevelant, it is on this song. The eerieness of the synth and vocal effects add to the brilliance of this classic
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Van Stephenson - Modern Day Delilah (1984)
Here is a song that I feel should have been bigger than it was. It was on Mtv back in the day but fizzled out rather quick. Well 1984 was a happening time for music, in with the new out with the old. Nothing fancy here, rock and roll and nothing more, but well worth a listen.
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Art - Perfect Touch (1989)
There isn't anything special about this, but it's very polished, simple and well produced. It has the same feel and sound of Berlin. It's very synthy and very 80s. Just discovered this one so I thought I would share it.
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Marilyn Martin - Night Moves (1986)
This song exploded when it first hit the video rotation. It may even got played a little too much. Popularity can drive people away faster than it lures them in. When I first heard this I was captivated. Another female rocker! The song is dark and mysterious and hypnotic and luring. Marilyn does have a few others that are worthy of a listen, but this one is her claim to fame.
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Steel Breeze - You Don't Love Me Anymore (1982)
This was the first song, that I can recall that made me want to play guitar. Oh, this and Funky Town by Pseudo Echo....This one is such a simple Power Pop song with a MASSIVE guitar presence. I remember seeing the video on MTV back when it all started. Truly a song that never got the notority it deserves. I will have to do a deeper dive into Steel Breeze.
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Naked Eyes - (What) In The Name Of Love (1984)
It's funny how you can't remember songs from a specific artist, until you hear them and say to yourself, "oh Yeah". I really need to listen to more Naked Eyes to see what undiscovered music is hidden on their releases. This is Synth-Pop at it's best.
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Squeeze - Hourglass (1987)
Have you ever heard a song, enjoyed but never got the name. And then never think about again until you hear it? This is one of them for me. I remember hearings this and never took note who it was or the name of the song. Squeeze has a lot of good songs out there. If I was on name that tune, going for all the money, and the genre was 80s. I would have easily risked it all, and if this song came on, I would have lost. It has now been indexed in musical memory.
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The Vapors - Sixty Second Interval (1980)
I cannot stress this enough, this is one of THE best Power Pop album I have ever heard. Their hit, The song "Turning Japanese" is the worst song on the album. It was kooky and came off as campy and everyone avoided it like the plague. Do yourself a favor and listen to the entire album. Maybe it's just me, but it's phenomenal. Start off with this one!
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Missing Persons - Windows (1982)
There isn't much more to say about the music the 80s pumped out. In my opinionm the best decade in music, and it will NEVER be replicated. With a passion for female vocals, based on both audio and visual aesthetics there a many band that meet my high quality of standards. Dale Bozzio is one of them. I had the please of meeting her one afternoon prior to her performance, Quite a lovely person. Here is one of her best!
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Scared Of The Dark - Summer Soul (1986)
This was recently discovered and fits either none or several genres. It has that 80s feel, but not full of synths. It's like a mix of Spandau Ballet, ABC and The Fixx. It's not Power Pop, ...just going with Pop. I think you will enjoy this one. It's light, airy and hypnotizing. Never heard of the band or this song before today. I recommended this one as a must hear.
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The Supremes - Love Child (1968)
There are not too many songs from the 60s that will be on this list, but here is one. My mom was a huge Motown lover and she LOVED The Supremes. This wasn't one of the songs she would play but I really enjoy this one. I hope you do too!
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David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes (1980)
Entirely recognizable within seconds hearing the first few notes, here is one that both visually and auditorily will remain an embdded musical memory. The 80s were such a musical explosion, it will never be replicated. Different sounds from what the mainstream was were embraced and sought out. Bowie is a musical genius. This is one of my favorites.
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Soul Asylum - Runaway Train (1993)
There are not many songs from the 1990s that appeal to me, perhpas that are more than I realize...I dunno. But this song, is just brilliant!. It's simplistic arrangement and raw unpolished performance sets this one way above the many dull and boring grunge era music.
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10cc - The Things We Do For Love (1977)
We this came out, It reminded so much of Queen. From the layered harmonies to the distinct guitar sound. This is such a great song and a comes from an album that I used to listen to front to back on a consistent basis. This is such an awesome tune!
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Toby Redd - More Time (1982)
This power pop band comes from Detroit just like The Romantics, and their music is top notch! Definitely will be looking for more from these guys. The song posted here is catchy, infectious and polished. I Highly Recommend this one!
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Colour Radio - Adrianna Dreams (1984)
I wish I wasn't so dismissive on all music that wasn't 'Rock' back when I went to see Milwaukee local bands. There were so many excellent bands that I never gave the chance. Colur Radio is one of them. With Hard Rock and Heavy Metal making a big impact, it filled my need for music and left nearly no room for other genres. My error in my prejedicial mindset. I regress... Not quite polished but rythmically hypnotizing is this song from Colour Radio - Adrianna's Dream.
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Missing Persons - Right Now (1984)
This was my daughter's first musical act she saw live. Dale Bozzio was really nice that day at Summerfest and my daughter also was able to meet and and got her autograph that day. This is one of my favorite Missing Person tunes.
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Axe - Burn The City Down - (1982)
A very good friend of mine was the drummer for this band, and is no longer with us. Miss you Teddy! Teddy joined up with local musicians and formed Moxy Roxx in the mid-80s, and this song was in their set list. It's a rocker! This along with Silent Soldiers was one of my favorite Axe songs.
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Holly & The Italians - Tell That Girl To Shut Up (1980)
From another album that changed my musical perspective forver, Exposed II: A Cheap Peek At Today's Provocative New Rock
This song is brilliant! Her voice, less than perfect but excuted with passion and conviction. The music with that prominate bass line...Classic!
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The Gas - The Finger (1981)
Another great discovered treasure! Here's a fantasic bit of Power Pop from the UK. I will definitely have to listen to what other songs these guys have recorded.
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Ozzy Osbourne - Shot In The Dark (1986)
This is a true hard rock masterpiece. At the zenith of the 80s hard rock Mtv era, there were myriads of songs that flooded the genre. This one stood out and was in heavy video rotation. Back when videos were not just band performances, but little stories that either fit the song or just supported it, this one also stood out. "Is that Julie?"
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Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate (1983)
There is something with Olivia's voice that makes her songs irresistable. Like a sailor to a siren. To me her voice is angelic. Fairly certain is the layered production effects, but heck...I still dig it. Here is a good one from her
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Talk Talk - Today (1982)
Although the band itself isn't a discovery moment for me, this song is. There is nothing like finding more song on unheard albums from artists you enjoy. I loved Talk Talk ever since I heard their song Talk Talk from the album Talk Talk. Yet another benefot from the corporate greed of the Music Industry's labels.Heck, I didn't even know this was a single with an offical video.
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Sweet - Love Is Like Oxygen (1978)
Iconic! When this came out it was unlike anything on the radio. It had two specific versions, and the extended version had the acoustic guitar and piano break that created that serene tone, to be interrupted by electric guitars! What a wonderous band Sweet is! The harmonies, the layers, fantastic!
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Bank Robbers - Jenny (1983)
It takes some big ones to come out with a single named Jenny two years after Tommy Tutone. It is quite possible that everyone asumed a 'cover' version. It is far from it. It's a brilliant piece of Power Pop that is well crafted and well performed. This one flew under my radar, that's for sure.
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Pretenders - Day After Day (1981)
I Love this band! Finally got to see them a few years back as they were on my Bucketlist of "Bands I Have Not Seen". Three isn't much that needs to be said anout this one. It's iconic. Chrissie's unforgettable vocal vibrato kills!
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Roman Holliday - Stand By (1983)
This takes me back to the early Mtv days! God bless the greedy record labels that cause the influx of music from across the pond. This was certainly a band that never would have gotten any airplay. I liked the upbeat tempo and that 50s swing sound.
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Unruly Child - On The Rise (1992)
I discovered this one quite a long time ago, but it is worthy to be posted on here. Back in the late 80s when the Hard Rock scene was the forging trend, this one came in a little after that zenith. This is well crafted and would have be huge if it hadn't missed it's window.
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Tranzista - Winter (1980)
This is off a compiled unofficial? release. There are TOS of great songs on here. I never heard this band before but they are everything you want in a Power Pop band.
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Steve Stevens - Action (1989)
I remember seeing this on Mtv back in the day when it first came out. Hey, I know that guy, It's Steve Stevens!. I would know that hair anywhere! Not to mention his incredible guitar playing. I also remember whenThe Sweet came out with the original version of this. What an awesome song!
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Wally Cleaver - Betty A (1983)
Something from my hometown! Having an affinity for various artist collections, this one depicts the reason why. Many radio stations in their local area do what they can to support the local music scene. Doing this, many times, that music never gets an official release and it’s the only way it gets any recognition. This ne is off the 2nd 93QFM Hometown Album Project. Here is a Power Pop gem that never got it’s due.
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