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Showing posts with label Power Pop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Power Pop. Show all posts
This Is - Aslan (1986)
Let's Active - Every Word Means No (1983)
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The Earwigs - She's So Naïve (1982)
This is sooo good. Reminds of The Vapors, which is tall order. Very clever chord progressions, and that bass line. It's perfect this would be on the Power Pop Punk Rock Holy Grail Tape. It's simply amazing. HIGHLY Recommended.
Squeeze - Hourglass (1987)
I was never a Squeeze fan until Mtv opened my eyes and ears to new musical styles. And then still it wasn't until later in life that I appreciated the music of that era. Again embedded in Rock and Metal, everything else was meh...
These guys are awesome. Great melodies and hooks.
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The Higsons - Watch The Girls Go By (1984)
Even though this sounds like it came out in the late 70s it is from 1984. It's arrangment is phenominal, as it is a cover of a famous Bob Crewe song that my dad loved, since it contained trumpet, which he often played for his own enjoyment. It makes me think of my dad, many things do.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Begging Me For More - Sons Of Cyrus (2004)
This seems so familiar, like a well-done remake of a 60s song, but it's not. I love the feel through to whole song, the rhythmic constant guitar and the harmonies on this. Apparently, there is a "guest" singer on this track, her name is Alicja Trout. This tune has the attitude of the post punk era I grew up with, mixed with the rebellious sound of the sixties.
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Beep Beep Love - Gruppo Sportivo (1978)
Here is one that I stumbled upon grabbing rss feeds from various blogs, and subscribed YouTube channels. Way ahead of it's time. Reminds of early No Doubt, obviously the female vocals and the ska-ish feeling. I love two-tone and bands like Madness, The Selector, and The Specials, so when I heard this, I loved it instantly.This band hails from the Netherlands and thankfully for the world we live in I had the pleasure of hearing it.
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The Jam - Beat Surrender (1982)
This song is so simple, yet layered in complexity, if that makes any sense. In the early 80s, the UK flooded the music scene with a seeming never ending relentless onslaught of substance. I really enjoy a good bass line, accompanying brass or synth-brass. The song is catchy and to me infectious. I passed this one over and thought it was too oridnary to add. I found myself humming the chorus and hearing the song in my head. There may be some people that never heard this and it would be a shame if it wasn't at least offered up.
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The Hitmen - Bates Motel (1981)
Oh, this one takes me back. I love this song. Way back in 1981, I do not recall how, but I came into possesion of a collection of songs that would open my mind to other genres that music had to offer. EVERY song on their has a special place in my heart. This is what drove me to colleting various artists compiliation to find that next unheard, undiscovered treasure. I have found many, but nothing will EVER compre to this.
Because of songs like this, I am adding a new tag called Recommended that only a select few songs will share. Off their 1981 "Torn Together" album, the 80s had so many opposing titles, kinda like opposites attract... anyhow...Out of London, here are The Hitmen!
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