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- Phillyzero said...
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- 17 Oct 2006, 01:15
The Power Pop Desk:

I didn't see one here yet, so I thought I'd make one. Though I'd need some help since I'm still finding lots of new stuff =/.

Heres a free blog site where many classic vinyl power pop records have been uploaded, updated almost daily, though some of the older uploads maybe down(great if you love the classics and lots of obscure ones as well as some more knownish guys as well, its where I got 2 records of Shoes): Powerpop Bloggers

[quote][b][user]Phillyzero[/user][/b] said: I didn't see one here yet, so I thought I'd make one. Though I'd need some help since I'm still finding lots of new stuff =/. Heres a free blog site where many classic vinyl power pop records have been uploaded, updated almost daily, though some of the older uploads maybe down(great if you love the classics and lots of obscure ones as well as some more knownish guys as well, its where I got 2 records of [artist]Shoes[/artist]): [url=http://powerpoplovers.blogspot.com/]Powerpop Bloggers[/url] [/quote]
Edited by Phillyzero on 9 Dec 2006, 17:31

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- Cylob said...
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- 17 Oct 2006, 01:28
My power pop record of the week:

Mega City Four - Sebastopol Road (1992)

Picks
Ticket Collector
Sacred of Cats
Anne Bancroft

MC4 have become far too obscure for my likings. :(

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[quote][b][user]Cylob[/user][/b] said: My power pop record of the week: Mega City Four - Sebastopol Road (1992) [img]http://rateyourmusic.com/album_images/101174.jpg[/img] [u]Picks[/u] Ticket Collector Sacred of Cats Anne Bancroft MC4 have become far too obscure for my likings. :([/quote]

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- redrimbaud said...
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- 17 Oct 2006, 08:45
I'll start off with a forgotten American Power Pop classic to go with Cylob's Brit great.

In The Presence Of Greatness

Mindless Robotic Staff, , "if we don't have it, you don't need it!"

[quote][b][user]redrimbaud[/user][/b] said: I'll start off with a forgotten American Power Pop classic to go with Cylob's Brit great. [album artist=Velvet Crush]In The Presence of Greatness[/album] [img]http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00005N8PF.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1116217597_.jpg[/img][/quote]
Edited by redrimbaud on 17 Oct 2006, 09:00

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- redrimbaud said...
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- 17 Oct 2006, 08:58
oh yeah....although its not really usually seen as such, and before I forget, can I just say that one of the best Power Pop albums for me of all time has to be Bandwagonesque

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[quote][b][user]redrimbaud[/user][/b] said: oh yeah....although its not really usually seen as such, and before I forget, can I just say that one of the best Power Pop albums for me of all time has to be [album artist=Teenage Fanclub]Bandwagonesque[/album] [img]http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000000P09.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1115760310_.jpg[/img][/quote]

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- redrimbaud said...
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- 17 Oct 2006, 09:14
and in case that isn't enough....I just remembered one of the lesser known lights of Power Pop - the mighty Australian rockers The Hoodoo Gurus

Try Mars Needs Guitars but you'd be best trying to search out one of their compilations such as the two-disc Ampology

phew...i think I've done enough power pop for the day....

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[quote][b][user]redrimbaud[/user][/b] said: and in case that isn't enough....I just remembered one of the lesser known lights of Power Pop - the mighty Australian rockers [artist]The Hoodoo Gurus[/artist] Try [album artist=Hoodoo Gurus]Mars Needs Guitars[/album] but you'd be best trying to search out one of their compilations such as the two-disc [album artist=Hoodoo Gurus]Ampology[/album] [img]http://ec3.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00004Y7UQ.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_V1116131123_.jpg[/img] phew...i think I've done enough power pop for the day....[/quote]

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- Phillyzero said...
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- 17 Oct 2006, 21:06
Nice, I'm trying to check out MC4 (their site doesn't offer free tracks anymore xD)and Velvet Crush now.

[quote][b][user]Phillyzero[/user][/b] said: Nice, I'm trying to check out MC4 (their site doesn't offer free tracks anymore xD)and Velvet Crush now.[/quote]

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- Cylob said...
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- 17 Oct 2006, 21:11
redrimbaud said:
phew...i think I've done enough power pop for the day....
Don't forget MAC004!

It'll be glorious. :)

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[quote][b][user]Cylob[/user][/b] said: [quote][b][user]redrimbaud[/user][/b] said: phew...i think I've done enough power pop for the day....[/quote] Don't forget MAC004! It'll be glorious. :) [/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 17 Oct 2006, 22:29
One of my favorite power-pop albums:

Fountains of Wayne - Fountains of Wayne (1996)

Tracks to check out:
Sink to the Bottom
Radiation Vibe
Sick Day
Leave the Biker
Please Don't Rock Me Tonight

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: One of my favorite power-pop albums: [img]http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000002JX0.01._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg[/img] Fountains of Wayne - Fountains of Wayne (1996) [u]Tracks to check out:[/u] Sink to the Bottom Radiation Vibe Sick Day Leave the Biker Please Don't Rock Me Tonight [/quote]

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- Cylob said...
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- 18 Oct 2006, 16:23
Various - MAC004: Bittersweet (A Power Pop Mix)

01. Matthew Sweet - What Matters
02. Mega City Four - Scared of Cats
03. Power Of Dreams - 100 Ways To Kill A Love
04. The Family Cat - Airplane Gardens
05. The Lemonheads - Dawn Can't Decide
06. Boyracer - Black Fantastic Splitting
07. Velvet Crush - Drive Me Down(Softly)
08. Strangelove- Living With The Human Machines
09. Adorable - Submarine
10. Big Star - The Ballad of El Goodo

Compiled: redrimbaud, Cylob, lofi72

[ MAC ] Mix Project

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[quote][b][user]Cylob[/user][/b] said: Various - MAC004: Bittersweet (A Power Pop Mix) 01. Matthew Sweet - What Matters 02. Mega City Four - Scared of Cats 03. Power Of Dreams - 100 Ways To Kill A Love 04. The Family Cat - Airplane Gardens 05. The Lemonheads - Dawn Can't Decide 06. Boyracer - Black Fantastic Splitting 07. Velvet Crush - Drive Me Down(Softly) 08. Strangelove - Living With The Human Machines 09. Adorable - Submarine 10. Big Star - The Ballad of El Goodo Compiled: [user]redrimbaud[/user], [user]Cylob[/user], [user]lofi72[/user] [ MAC ] [url=http://www.last.fm/group/Music+Advice+Center/forum/40095/_/181336]Mix Project[/url][/quote]

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- Cylob said...
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- 23 Oct 2006, 19:41
My power-pop pick of the week:

The Wannadies - Bagsy Me (1997)

Choice Cuts
Shorty
Hit
You And Me Song

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[quote][b][user]Cylob[/user][/b] said: My power-pop pick of the week: The Wannadies - Bagsy Me (1997) [img]http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/3492/thewannadies1997bagsymegd6.gif[/img] [u]Choice Cuts[/u] Shorty Hit You And Me Song[/quote]

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- raphneck said...
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- 24 Oct 2006, 07:42
I love this record, is there other good records by the wannadies ?

sleepy clerk @

[quote][b][user]raphneck[/user][/b] said: I love this record, is there other good records by the wannadies ?[/quote]

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- Cylob said...
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- 24 Oct 2006, 09:24
I'd say "Bagsy Me" was their pinnacle, but "Yeah" (1999) is also studded with power-pop ballads. It's less consistent, but then it has 14 tracks.

I haven't listened to "Aquanautic" (1992) and "Be A Girl" (1994), if you happen to stumble on them, give us your feedback!

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[quote][b][user]Cylob[/user][/b] said: I'd say "Bagsy Me" was their pinnacle, but "Yeah" (1999) is also studded with power-pop ballads. It's less consistent, but then it has 14 tracks. I haven't listened to "Aquanautic" (1992) and "Be A Girl" (1994), if you happen to stumble on them, give us your feedback![/quote]

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- KeithJenner said...
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- 24 Oct 2006, 15:22
I've got Be A Girl and it's definately up there with Bagsy Me, as their two best albums.

Children of the 70's who still listen to lots of music.
Please Take your genre arguments elsewhere

[quote][b][user]KeithJenner[/user][/b] said: I've got Be A Girl and it's definately up there with Bagsy Me, as their two best albums.[/quote]

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- Cylob said...
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- 24 Oct 2006, 15:29
That does it.

Be A Girl gets some airtime tonight. :)

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- redrimbaud said...
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- 24 Oct 2006, 15:35
I've got both Be A Girl and Bagsy Me, and I don't see You and Me Song on Bagsy Me. its on Be a Girl for mine!

But that's just being pedantic...I actually prefer Be A Girl to Bagsy because its got some really killer tunes.

Choice Cuts:

Might Be Stars
New World Record
Dreamy Wednesdays
[and of course] You and Me Song

Speaking of fine Power Pop that's quite forgotten, anyone else fancy obscure Swedish This Perfect Day?

For all fans who enjoy The Wannadies, try to find this album.

Choice Cuts:

Revolution
In My Bed
Stormy Weather

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[quote][b][user]redrimbaud[/user][/b] said: I've got both Be A Girl and Bagsy Me, and I don't see You and Me Song on Bagsy Me. its on Be a Girl for mine! But that's just being pedantic...I actually prefer Be A Girl to Bagsy because its got some really killer tunes. [img]http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00000J9RX.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg[/img] Choice Cuts: Might Be Stars New World Record Dreamy Wednesdays [and of course] You and Me Song Speaking of fine Power Pop that's quite forgotten, anyone else fancy obscure Swedish This Perfect Day? [img]http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/3a/f0/7d947220eca0ede3da4e8010._AA240_.L.jpg[/img] For all fans who enjoy The Wannadies, try to find this album. Choice Cuts: Revolution In My Bed Stormy Weather[/quote]

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- Cylob said...
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- 24 Oct 2006, 15:52
I like Swedish and I like power pop, so the chances are I'll like those guys.

"You and Me Song" was included on the British release of "Bagsy Me", I guess to increase publicity and sales. The album doesn't need it mind! For me, the prize track is "Hit", a case of guitars at 20 paces.

Just listening to "Be A Girl" for the first time, making me a lucky man indeed!

This band became obscure overnight, which is a shame considering the quality of their songwriting (music and lyrics).

The Family Cat - Magic Happens (1994)

Choice Cuts
Airplane Gardens
Gone, So Long
Hamlet For Now

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[quote][b][user]Cylob[/user][/b] said: I like Swedish and I like power pop, so the chances are I'll like those guys. "You and Me Song" was included on the British release of "Bagsy Me", I guess to increase publicity and sales. The album doesn't need it mind! For me, the prize track is "Hit", a case of guitars at 20 paces. Just listening to "Be A Girl" for the first time, making me a lucky man indeed! This band became obscure overnight, which is a shame considering the quality of their songwriting (music and lyrics). The Family Cat - Magic Happens (1994) [img]http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/4019/thefamilycat1994magichappensid5.gif[/img] [u]Choice Cuts[/u] Airplane Gardens Gone, So Long Hamlet For Now[/quote]

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- Noisehead said...
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- 24 Oct 2006, 16:42
iam new to power pop
recommand me shit

[quote][b][user]Noisehead[/user][/b] said: iam new to power pop recommand me shit[/quote]

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- Cylob said...
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- 24 Oct 2006, 16:51
Scroll up a bit.

Get either of these albums. :)

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- Phillyzero said...
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- 24 Oct 2006, 20:09
I too have 'Be a Girl' (sadly only thing I have of wannadies)...it's truly awesome and addictive.

[quote][b][user]Phillyzero[/user][/b] said: I too have 'Be a Girl' (sadly only thing I have of wannadies)...it's truly awesome and addictive.[/quote]

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- Phillyzero said...
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- 24 Oct 2006, 20:37
Hmm, this album was recommended to me a lil while back, and I enjoyed it:

Godspeed the Shazam

Recommended:
Gonna Miss Yer Train
Super Tuesday
Sunshine Tonight

[quote][b][user]Phillyzero[/user][/b] said: Hmm, this album was recommended to me a lil while back, and I enjoyed it: [album artist=The Shazam]Godspeed the Shazam[/album] [img]http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd900/d936/d93608e0g68.jpg[/img] Recommended: Gonna Miss Yer Train Super Tuesday Sunshine Tonight [/quote]

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- Phillyzero said...
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- 24 Oct 2006, 20:58
What the heck, heres a some more; Though most people probably know of the Nerves, there seems to be less than 2,000 listeners T_T;

The Nerves
The Nerves [EP]

Recommend:
It's a 4 song set...all of them (unless you have B-Sides as well)

Good to know:
-One of the songs is 'Hanging on a telephone' (made popular by Blondie, imo they do better but I'm biased)
-Member Peter Case is/was also leader of The Plimsouls

[quote][b][user]Phillyzero[/user][/b] said: What the heck, heres a some more; Though most people probably know of the Nerves, there seems to be less than 2,000 listeners T_T; [artist]The Nerves[/artist] The Nerves [EP] [img]http://www.petercase.com/disco/images/coverspcase/nerves1.jpg[/img] Recommend: It's a 4 song set...all of them (unless you have B-Sides as well) Good to know: -One of the songs is 'Hanging on a telephone' (made popular by Blondie, imo they do better but I'm biased) -Member [artist]Peter Case[/artist] is/was also leader of [artist]The Plimsouls[/artist][/quote]

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- autumnsweaters said...
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- 25 Oct 2006, 05:40
Ooh yes, The Wannadies was a very good band and Be A Girl is my favorite album of theirs! And This Perfect Day, I thought I was the only one who remembers them.

I'd also like to recommend Nyack:

Brings back a lot of memories...

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There ought to be a law against you.

[quote][b][user]autumnsweaters[/user][/b] said: Ooh yes, The Wannadies was a very good band and Be A Girl is my favorite album of theirs! And This Perfect Day, I thought I was the only one who remembers them. I'd also like to recommend [artist]Nyack[/artist]: [img]http://991.com/newgallery/Nyack-11-Track-Player-340653.jpg[/img] Brings back a lot of memories...[/quote]

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- Phillyzero said...
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- 30 Oct 2006, 21:24
Hmm, I can't seem to find anything on the Nyack T_T

[quote][b][user]Phillyzero[/user][/b] said: Hmm, I can't seem to find anything on the Nyack T_T [/quote]

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- TheAlexH said...
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- 30 Oct 2006, 22:44
Fountains of Wayne - Utopia Parkway
Superdrag - In The Valley of Dying Stars
The Shins - Chutes Too Narrow

www.last.fm/music/The+Cakes &www.last.fm/music/Relocate+My+Satellites
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[quote][b][user]TheAlexH[/user][/b] said: Fountains of Wayne - Utopia Parkway Superdrag - In The Valley of Dying Stars The Shins - Chutes Too Narrow[/quote]

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- [Deleted user] said...
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- 25 Nov 2006, 05:35
I've been addicted to this compilation lately:

The Very Best of Badfinger

Badfinger are fantastic. They never really made it, sadly, because of poor management and bad luck, but they still rank as one of the best power pop bands ever...I think they're just as good as Big Star. I first discovered them when I fell in love with "Baby Blue" after hearing it on the local classic rock radio station, and then I heard some of their other songs and it turns out I did know some of them, I just never knew it was them! This compilation is chock-full of gems.

Key tracks:
Baby Blue
No Matter What
Rock Of All Ages

[quote][b][user][/user][/b] said: I've been addicted to this compilation lately: [img]http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00004X0Q5.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg[/img] [album artist=Badfinger]The Very Best Of Badfinger[/album] Badfinger are fantastic. They never really made it, sadly, because of poor management and bad luck, but they still rank as one of the best power pop bands ever...I think they're just as good as Big Star. I first discovered them when I fell in love with "Baby Blue" after hearing it on the local classic rock radio station, and then I heard some of their other songs and it turns out I did know some of them, I just never knew it was them! This compilation is chock-full of gems. Key tracks: Baby Blue No Matter What Rock Of All Ages[/quote]

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