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Jangle pop is a subgenre of pop rock or college rock that emphasizes jangly guitars and 1960s-style pop melodies. [1] The term is usually applied to late 1970s/early 1980s bands emerging from the post-punk scene, that seemed indebted to 1960s groups such as the Byrds.
- The Hollies – “Look Through Any Window”
- The Soft Boys – “Queen of Eyes”
- The Blow Pops – “I Know Nancy”
- Terry vs. Tori – “Ohio Blue Tips”
- Todd Rundgren – “Couldn’T I Just Tell You”
- The Hummingbirds – “Tuesday”
- Orange Humble Band – “Down in Your Dreams”
We begin with some ancient history and a track that, in a sane world, should probably rank first on any list. Whatever the Byrds or the Beatles were doing in 1965, this gem absolutely nails the formula Mike Mills and so many others would mine for decades afterward. Play that opening time-warp riff for any history-challenged R.E.M. fan, and watch th...
Another protean jangle-pop archetype, just in time for the 1980s. Prolific Robyn Hitchcock penned this kaleidoscopic two-minute rush of chiming goodness for the Soft Boys’ LP opus, Underwater Moonlight. R.E.M., the Replacements, and many Paisley Underground giants credit this retro psych-pop classic as a major influence, and so should you.
Still criminally unknown, the Blow Pops were an irresistible cotton candy confection whose two hard-to-find albums demonstrate what rewarding power-pop should sound like. “I Know Nancy” is one of those eerie “Norwegian Wood”-style carousels that spin round and round without ever touching earth, plus lots more chime and harmony. The trailing piano a...
Released during the depths of pandemic misery, this jangly little miracle came seemingly out of nowhere (Spain, to be precise, although the band sings in English). Terry vs. Tori’s excellent HeathersLP features several tracks that could have made this list, but the guitar magic in “Ohio Blue Tips” carries the jangle-torch into a brand new decade.
Another chiming evolutionary classic from one of rock’s first great studio wizards. The second half of Todd Rundgren‘s double album Something/Anything? was recorded live in-studio, complete with timing call-outs and background chatter. This ‘in-the-moment’ sensation adds a thrilling vitality still audible fifty years later, particularly on this sem...
Talk about beloved but unknown, at least outside their native Australia! Produced by the great Mitch Easter, 1989’s LoveBUZZremains an obscure critical and fan favorite, even if nobody Stateside remembers them. “Tuesday” offers a swirling curtain of chiming guitars, with Robyn St. Clare’s deadpan vocals culminating in a delirious whirlwind finale.
More Mitch Easter, and more Australia. Our lone ‘Supergroup’ consists of Easter, Lyme Spiders guitarist Darryl Mather, and Ken Stringfellow of the Posies. The entire Assorted CreamsLP dazzles from start to finish, but “Down in Your Dreams” hooked this reviewer at first listen. Do you want to transform your drab workday into an instant summer picnic...
Jun 7, 2021 · Jangle pop is a style of rock music characterized by bright, chiming guitars and power pop harmonies.
Jun 21, 2024 · Jangle pop is a style of alternative rock with bright, treble-heavy guitar sounds often associated with bands from the 80s and beyond. This article explores the 20 best jangle pop bands that have left a lasting impact on the genre.
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Chiming, jangly guitar sounds rooted in post-punk, blended with pop-oriented melodies.📻 Jangle Pop Spotify Playlist→ https://bit.ly/janglepop-playlist→ ht...
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