Power pop suggestions

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by bionic, Mar 25, 2019.

  1. bionic

    bionic Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    Looking to get some vinyl to saddle up next to The Records, The Nerves, The Plimsouls, Big Star, The Raspberries etc. Give me your power pop picks
     
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  2. InStepWithTheStars

    InStepWithTheStars It's a miracle, let it alter you

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    The LP, sadly, is out of print (don't order it from the band's official website, the distributor is in limbo and has no stock), but I have been told they're working on a re-pressing, hopefully within the year. But in terms of power pop, this album is right at the top of the list for me.



    Other key tracks: "Password", "Camp Hill Rail Operator", "My Before and After", "Vegetable Row"

    The LP can still be had new from Discogs and the like (orange vinyl), but I have confirmation from the singer/leader that, once he gets a new distributor, there will be a re-press.
     
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  3. samthesham

    samthesham Forum Resident

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    Search out the 1970 classic of the genre...

    1.Hackamore Brick / One Kiss Leads To Another...

    If you can't locate an original in good listening condition the current Real Gone Label LP & CD are worthy substitutes...

    Not only is the album a essential pop masterpiece it is also one of Rocks finest works as well



    2.The original 3 LPs from Lords Of The New Church are good hard garage pop also

    3.Nick Lowe / Pure Pop For Now People (1978) another genre defining moment

    4.Paul McCartney & Wings / Band On The Run (1973) pure pop for all people & McCartneys crowning solo achievement

    5.Hoo Doo Gurus / Mars Needs Guitars (1985) more melodic garage pop circa London 1966 & 67
     
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  4. Jimmy Agates

    Jimmy Agates CRAZY DOCTOR

  5. LilacTeardrop

    LilacTeardrop "Roll It Over My Soul...and Leave Me Here"

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    Based on bands you listed, here's one, The Rifles: No Love Lost.
    Cover is bright pink on white. Wanted to give you this song (She's Got Standards) & only upload I could find doesn't show cover.
    And, maybe, The Mock Turtles: Turtle Soup. (I'm not as familar with, but think it may fit your above-listed sounds.) -
    They sound similar to The Stone Roses; The Rifles probably better choice.

     
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  6. bionic

    bionic Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    Woah that tsar is pretty jamming! Some great suggestions but am really looking at that great period between '78 and '82
     
  7. bionic

    bionic Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    I love the Records and am currently scouring Discogs for the first two, shades in bed and crashed and the 1978 demos Paying for the Summer of Love
     
  8. Svetonio

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  9. JozefK

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    That's a great album but I'd hardly call it power pop. It reminds me more of the Velvets than anything.
     
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  10. Svetonio

    Svetonio Forum Resident

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  11. JozefK

    JozefK Forum Resident

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    You didn't mention the evangelists of PP

     
  12. LilacTeardrop

    LilacTeardrop "Roll It Over My Soul...and Leave Me Here"

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    How bout this?

    Get The Knack - The Knack






     
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  13. JozefK

    JozefK Forum Resident

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  14. JozefK

    JozefK Forum Resident

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  16. Record Rotator

    Record Rotator A vintage/retro-loving sentimental fool

    The Posies:

    Frosting On The Beater.
    Amazing Disgrace.
     
  17. Dr. Luther's Assistant

    Dr. Luther's Assistant dancing about architecture

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  18. JozefK

    JozefK Forum Resident

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    The Nashville Ramblers - "The Trains"

    THE great lost power pop track of the eighties

     
  19. klaatuhf

    klaatuhf Forum Resident

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  20. The Acid Mouse

    The Acid Mouse Forum Resident

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    I'll direct you to The Wonder Stuff's first record The Eight Legged Groove Machine...."I didn't like you very much when I met you, and now I like you even less."
     
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  21. bionic

    bionic Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    Loving this stuff!!! Much thanks. How about this one. Before The Dickies and Redd Kross there was this
     
  22. LilacTeardrop

    LilacTeardrop "Roll It Over My Soul...and Leave Me Here"

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    Another:

    Argybargy - Squeeze

    Surely, one of the Best Power-Pop releases ever :winkgrin:

     
  23. Svetonio

    Svetonio Forum Resident

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  24. bionic

    bionic Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    I'll see your Squeeze and raise you a Split Enz
     
  25. Svetonio

    Svetonio Forum Resident

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