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Apr 8, 2024 · Various Artists. New Guitars In Town - Power Pop 1978-1982 (Cherry Red) Ah, power pop. It’s quite the respectable genre these days, with a horde of writers falling over themselves to either anoint new kings of the genre, or cheerlead for its former champions. And, regarded from an American standpoint, there is indeed a great deal to celebrate.
The following list is divided in two sections. The first section includes notable power pop bands and solo artists, while the second section includes power pop songs by power pop artists, as well as power pop songs by artists whose main music genre is not power pop. Solo artists are listed alphabetically by last name, and groups are listed ...
ArtistSong (s)"Burn Baby Burn" [294] • "Does Your ..."Baby Blue" [166] [300] [301] • "Day ...The Starjets. Categories: Power pop groups by nationality. British pop rock music groups. British pop music groups.
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Power Pop (1974-82) Great era of classic power pop. Bands that played music that sounded like British Invasion/Merseybeat, with a driving punky edge. The focus here is on the LA Power Pop sound, and American bands, although one British band has snuck in, as it just fits so well.
Mar 19, 2024 · 26.5K votes. 1.0K voters. Power pop music has long been a beloved subgenre in the world of rock, characterized by catchy melodies, vibrant harmonies, and exuberant spirit. Rooted in the 1960s British Invasion sound, power pop bands have evolved and flourished, adopting their own distinct styles.
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Dwight Twilley Band: Sincerely: Flamin' Groovies: Shake Some Action: 1977 Cheap Trick: Cheap Trick: In Color: Dwight Twilley Band Twilley Don't Mind: 1978 Big Star Third/Sister Lovers: The Cars: The Cars: Cheap Trick Heaven Tonight: Greg Kihn: Next of Kihn: Starz: Attention Shoppers! 1979 20/20: 20/20: The Beat
Big Star – Arguably the Most Influential of All Power Pop Bands. There may be no more influential work than Big Star’s first release entitled #1 record – with the possible exception of Radio City, their second album. Alex Chilton and Chris Bell were the McCartney and Lennon of power pop, writing songs that still sound relevant today even ...
