Power Pop emerged as early as the 1960s with The Beatles being cited as the melodic mother-ship from which it all developed. Characterised by strong melodies, clear vocals and harmonies, plus catchy guitar riffs and sometimes keyboards, the genre can be used to describe bands (Big Star, The Knack etc) or certain songs by bands who aren't pure-bred Power Pop (Blondie's 'One Way Or Another' or The Bangles' 'Going Down To Liverpool' for example). This compilation presents some of the unmistakable Power Pop classics from The Raspberries' 'Go All The Way' to Weezer's 'Buddy Holly' and takes in lots more rollickingly great examples along the way. Kicking off with The Feeling's 'Love It When You Call' and The Fratellis' 'Chelsea Dagger' (two relatively modern - and totally worthy - additions to the Power Pop canon) this 3CD set doubles up as a scorching driving album. Turn on, tune in and power through!
T**Y
A good number of well known songs
A good number of Power Pop songs worth having however a few wouldn’t actually be of that genre.
T**A
But some great tunes including Jellyfish and the dbs
Not all power pop and missing some classics of the genre - where is Todd Rundgren? Shoes? But some great tunes including Jellyfish and the dbs. And the all time classic - Go All the Way by the Raspberries. Worth the money as a low price collection.
I**Y
... in goes ten pole tudor makes yu think very poor
one band the rubinoos its meat to be power pop and they are missing yet in goes ten pole tudor makes yu think very poor selection
A**R
Two Stars
ok
D**N
FAB!
Fab collection for the price!So says Radio NY International
