Anyone got any Good and Fun powerpop I could listen to, whether it’s new or old? Was thinking along the lines of The Cars or Big Star or Sunflower Bean…
Oh wait, there was sort of a thread about this a while back, but it’s only got a few songs in it, a pleasing amount of which is sortof about Silver Sun (cheers @anon29812515’s wedding): I used to love this when I was just a nipper:
See also The Candyskins, the band Supergrass could have been:
for newer bands check out Ex Hex
and Beaches
Having said that, these are both bands I saw live first, and I don’t think either band has quiet managed to capture their live sound on record
More Brendan but he’s a master at this genre
Don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone mention Silver Sun. My fave track:
One of the catchiest songs ever:
“Hundreds and Thousands” off of Swearin’s debut.
Not sure anyone ever did it better than Teenage Fanclub, especially on Grand Prix.
Jimmy Eat World!
This is great.
Billy went full power pop here:
They fill me with rage these days but credit where credit is due:
Years ago I made a power pop playlist. The inclusion of some songs might be questionable but they’re all bangers!
Came to this thread to post Tiny Spark. The first song I think of when I hear Power pop and for me the best example of it done right.