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Grand Atlantic "How We Survive"
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It's the return of Brisbane's favorite power pop band, Grand Atlantic. And like the debut it goes for those large dramatic hooks and sonic assault which compares well to Oasis. However, the band has stylistically been more streamlined. The large stadium sound on "The Coast is Clear" has a massive bass line that sets the album's tone, and touches on both Progressive and Brit-pop. The strutting g...
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Pugwash "At The Sea"
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Jeremy "Journey To The Center Of The Heart" and "Pop Explosion"
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The prolific Jeremy Morris returns to the sublime and familiar here. The Michigan based guitarist/songwriter/producer has been a mainstay in the power pop and progressive genres for years. On Journey..., we get fresh pop where last years Pop Explosion left off. "Home" opens with a chugging guitar riffs, catchy drum beats and the Cheap Trick inspired "Where There's A Will There's A Way." The gui...
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Blind Pilot "3 Rounds and a Sound"
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The return of The Offbeat and Josh Fix
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Gone fishin' till next week.
Dearest readers,I will be taking a short break from the blog this week. Forgiveness, please. I will return next week with more power pop reviews and commentary on musical current events. Until then, take it easy and keep your headphones filled with pop goodness.The Powerpopaholicpower pop reviews, power pop and rock and roll opinions. Power pop and even more power pop and rock and roll.
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Mike Finley and Kevin Hearn
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Mike Finley "The Way We Are" EPIf you could come up with a perfect single for the end of August, then I nominate Mike Finley's "Summer's Gone" with it's jangle-filled guitar melody and sunny chorus. It's the highlight of the album, and I would love to here more songs like this one. Fans of The Rembrandts and the Gin Blossoms will appreciate Finley's dramatic pop vocals on "Die Trying (Hard To L...
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Charlotte Pop Fest Update
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The popcasts are going strong, thanks James Deem! The next "Live" Charlotte Pop Fest Popcast will take place TONIGHT Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 10:00 PM Eastern. There will be a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT and FREE DOWNLOADS given away. Both Glen Burtnik and Bleu are now booked to appear.Charlotte Pop Festpower pop reviews, power pop and rock and roll opinions. Power pop and even more power pop and ro
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Phil Barry "Between the Carolinas"
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Phil Barry brings his haunted collection of moody folk songs to his debut Between The Carolinas. The gentle strum of a 1977 Guild acoustic guitar is the primary instrument here. Opening with "Crying Shame" it brings to mind the somber ballads John Lennon was known for. Following this, the catchy jangle and echoing beats of "The Spaces" is a memorable single that will appeal to fans of David Mea...
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Bands On The Edge: Friday Review Special
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Artist:Tereu Tereu
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Album:All that Keeps us Together
I get lots of music and some of it doesn't fall into the power pop genre, but may be worth a listen or two -- especially if it has at least one good ipod worthy track. Here are a few artists that passed my desk this month, some come with FREE downloads - so gobble it up while it lasts. Tereu Tereu "All That Keeps Us Together"This is a mixed stew of a band, with bits of many genres - but it fall...
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Golden Bloom "Fan The Flames"
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Golden Bloom is multi-instrumentalist and frontman, Shawn Fogel, who brings his bright energetic melodies to us with Fan The Flames. The album begins with the keyboard heavy pop song "E.H.M." and Fogel wants the listener to soak it all in. The follow up "Doomsday Devices" is a sure fire hit single about using your last resort in a situation. Then the gorgeous strumming and descending chorus "Fa...
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Roxy Monoxide "Another Day, Another Episode"
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Roxy Monoxide is a five-piece rock/power-pop band that draws influences from Pretenders, Cheap Trick, and the Plimsouls. Lead singer Coree Levy has a strong vocal, along the lines of Cyndi Lauper or Grace Slick. Starting with the very Cars-like rhythm of "Insecurity" it sets the stage. The early 80's rock style here suits the band just fine, and the melody has a good hook to it. The riff heavy ...
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The Oculist "Principals"
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