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The WELL WISHERS -
DREAMING OF THE WEST COAST
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***** NEW FOR 2012. From San Francisco..THE WELL WISHERS are a solid power pop band that delivers excellent pop that sounds like THE POSIES, SHOES, and Matthew Sweet. This is the bands 6th release and upon hearing it, I would say it's their *BEST* one yet. Many of you may already know that THE WELL WISHERS used to be called THE SPINNING JENNIES...and for all intents and purposes, the bands are much the same stylistically. Good songs, good singing, and playing make this an easy listen and a top recommendation from the Jam catalog . If you have never heard them, start with this one. Grade A.
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SPINNING JENNIES -
PEER PRESSURE
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Back in stock! This is a wonderful power pop cd which sounds like THE POSIES and SHOES. Today this band is known as THE WELL WISHERS ( also available in this catalog and equally great!) I highly recommend this to all you power pop fans out there. If you missed it the first time around, get it now while you still can. Grade A
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CRASH INTO JUNE -
ANOTHER VIVID SCENE
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Their 2nd cd is a great power pop release. The band name is taken from a GAME THEORY song (and personally I think they outshine that band.) Simply put CRASH INTO JUNE reminds me of BEATLES, BIG STAR, and BYRDS all blending into another sound of it's own...and yes! That is a very good thing! GRADE A
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The PHANTOM KEYS -
THE REAL SOUNDS OF ....
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(GERMAN IMPORT: NEW RELEASE) When you least expect it along come THE PHANTOM KEYS...A new British Invasion sounding band from SPAIN. On this excellent cd we find a sound of authentic 1965 Mersy Beat /British Invasion/Rock n Roll ! Bands to easily name check the PHANTOM KEYS sound are: early ROLLING STONES, THEM, THE SEARCHERS, THE PRETTY THINGS, THE SHADOWS OF NIGHT, PAUL REVERE AND THE RAIDERS. Get the picture? Herein this disc contains 12 slices of bursting energy that brings future sounds of THE NUGGETS BOX SET to life!!! THE PHANTOM KEYS is a fun cd to listen to, and truly a must have for any serious collector of 60's sounding rock n roll. GRADE A retro 60's music!
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SLOAN -
THE DOUBLE CROSS
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Voted by many as one of the best power pop cds of 2011. I truly recommend this! The Canadian power pop band has had a long productive career starting in the early 90's . This, to my knowledge, is their 12th cd. In my opinion, they are now at their very best. They have refined their craft and make great power pop songs just like The Beatles, Cheap Trick, etc.. Enough said!
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The NASH -
KICKS AND GLORY
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(SPANISH IMPORT) Excellent power pop from Spain with power pop punch! The songs have lots of muscle, strength, and guitars,bass, n drums..kickin' it out!
The vocals are great and crystal clear. (the guy can really sing!) For fans of The Tories, The Jellybricks, Myracle Brah, and Jellyfish! EXCELLENT!!!
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LEIGH GREGORY -
1973
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Lead singer from the band MELLOW DRUNK (Also available in this catalog)...He sounds a whole lot like vocalist Steve Kilbey of THE CHURCH, and the songs are full of guitar jangle and BYRDS inspired sounds. An excellent tribute to the sounds of yesteryear!
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The BREAKDOWNS -
THE KIDS DON'T WANNA BOP ANY MORE
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(SPANISH IMPORT) This cd is a Spanish import but the band is actually from the UK. Now here we have some really super fine power pop! "Hey Veronica" is a sure fire hit for example! This is their 2nd cd and new for 2012! Sounds like The Knack, The Plimsouls, The Romantics, The Ramones, The Beach Boys, The Chevelles, The Beatles, The Beat, all rolled into one cool sound! Highly recommended and very enjoyable cd!!!!
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The WELLINGTONS -
IN TRANSIT
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(SPANISH IMPORT) NEW 2012 release from the awesome AUSTRALIAN POWER POP quintet THE WELLINGTONS! Yes, the Wellington's are back again with their fourth album and I do believe this is their best one yet!!! They just keep getting better and better...continuing on the legacy of happy sunshine, power pop/bubblegum/rocking good times! Following along the lines of TEEN MACHINE, THE BLONDES..(This band was made for the Teenacide sound) The Pooh Sticks, Apples in Stereo, ALL AMERICAN REJECTS, American Hi-Fi, THE CHURCHILLS,
The Chevelles, Hawaii Mud Bombers, DM3..etc, etc, etc, add THE WELLINGTONS to the list as one of the very TOP AUSSIE POWER POP BANDS OF TODAY!!!! Grade A
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QUANT -
HANDMADE HOMEMADE
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SPANISH IMPORT Brand new power pop release for 2012 by the Spanish power pop band QUANT. Led by Oscar Quant who plays a ton of instruments ranging from guitars, mellotron and theremin! This is a real band with 9 other players ...including Toni Sergio and Pepe from the HAPPY LOSERS! This album is all songs in English and it's power pop with psychedelic leanings (especially track 8 "I hope you are happy now" The band reminds me of Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd, Beatles, Apples in Stereo, and The Pooh Sticks. It's a very appealing sound with lots of harmony vocals, mellotrons, guitars, swirling keyboards and after listening to this cd I am feeling "really groovy" Check it and see what the buzz is all about! QUANT is a real winner!!!!
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WOLRUS -
WOODEN TAPES
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NEW 2012 RELEASE (SPANISH IMPORT) This band WOLRUS is from Spain and they wear their influences on the sleeves from citing sounds from LIVERPOOL to NASHVILLE. The band is serious guitar jangle and lots of harmonies too. In the liners WOLRUS name check bands like BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD, POCO, THE HOLLIES, and THE JAYHAWKS creating an ultra clear picture of what their sound is all about! Well done and recommended to all fans of this style!
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VARIOUS ARTISTS (SWEDISH IMPORT) -
HIT THE HAY VOLUME #8
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New for 2012 ...The Jangle/power pop series from SWEDEN assembled by Jerker Emanuelson continues on the Sound Asleep Label with HIT THE HAY VOLUME #8. The compilation boasts 25 tracks with deluxe full color booklet (lots of information and pictures!) Here's the ever sweet lineup: ROY LONEY AND THE LONGSHOTS, JUSTIN AND THE COSMICS, HANS ROTENBERRY/BRAD JONES, TRAVIS HOPPER, DAN MONTGOMERY, YOUNG FRESH FELLOWS, THE NEW NORMAL, LANNIE FLOWERS,VICTOR PENALOSA AND THE MELANIES, JAVIER ESCOVEDO, THE SWEDISH POLARBEARS, NICE MAN, HOMER HENDERSON, NORMAN PHIPPS, PAUL BURCH AND FATS KAPLIN, JOHN PAUL KEITH AND THE ONE FOUR FIVES, MIKE NICOLAI, THE FROSTED SUGAR BOMBS, JAY SHERMAN-GODFREY, EDWARD O'CONNELL, COLIN GILMORE, NEIL NATHAN, THE JANGLEMEN, MIKE FREDRICKSON, PETE SINJIN! Wow the verdict is in!!! A great compilation that focuses mainly on JANGLE POP!!! That means--Teenage Fanclub, Byrds, Wilco, Jayhawks, and country pop etc....Fans of Americana/ Jangle pop , tambourines and 12 strings, Get it now !!!
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THIRD OF NEVER -
LIFE SAVER
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THIRD OF NEVER return with the "LIFE SAVER EP" (Three fifths of a Third) which features band and solo material from all five members of the band. "Life Saver" is a preview of the new THIRD OF NEVER album, while band members CJ Grogan(Phantom Five) and Kurt Reil(Grip Weeds) offer two solo tracks each.
Sound Samples:
Life Saver
Gonna Find My Way
Tracer
Wake Up Time
Margaret
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MICHAEL CARPENTER -
SOOP #4
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Volume 4 in Michael Carpenter's excellent series of power pop cover songs is here! Michael is a master of the cover song and when he does a tune, he reinvents it! You'll find covers here by Paul McCartney, Teenage Fanclub, Tom Petty, Gene Clark, Grahame Parker, and many, many more!
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DUNK -
TIME TO FLY
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(CANADIAN IMPORT) This is an excellent power pop cd with strong vocals and catchy choruses. Track #5 "Personal Assistant" sounds like an updated versions of the Beatles. The opening track "Crowd Surfin" has a BEACH BOYS choral vibe. Other tracks continue with a sound mixing DODGY, OASIS, and THE VERVE, RICH CREAMY PAINT, FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE and more. The sound here is superb, and the songs are solid. Highly Recommended. A RARE TREAT!
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The EDDIES -
TWICE AROUND THE WORLD
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BACK IN STOCK!!! This is my favorite album by THE EDDIES (so far...) An excellent power pop trio from CALIFORNIA with twin brothers DEAN and DALE HOTH handing guitar and bass and the legendary EARL MANKEY..formerly of SPARKS on the drums. The sound here is a semi-psychedelic power pop sound which can be heard in such delights as "Don't know where to Start" and the power sound of thundering guitars, bass , and drums mixed with cool effects is so very pleasing to the ears. This album is a delight for fans of groups like The Romantics, The Beat, Squire, The Plimsouls, The Shambles, etc... This is the way power pop is meant to be. GRADE A
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DIPSOMANIACS -
UNDERTOE
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VERY LIMITED COPIES!!!! IN STOCK!!!Long out of print , this is the first cd from the NEW JERSEY power pop band.. and the very hardest to find. The album opens with one of their greatest power pop numbers ever "Krackow" These guys do the The Who, Replacements, Neil Young , Teenage Fanclub thing very well. So if that is your style...You need this.
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PLIMSOULS, NERVES, JACK LEE -
LES GENIES DU ROCK
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Another FRENCH IMPORT with extremely rare tracks from THE PLIMSOULS , THE NERVES, and JACK LEE. These songs are the roots of power pop. A true revelation and required listening for any serious fan. 18 tracks recorded long before any these guys had a serious record contract! Excellent
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DEADBEAT POETS -
NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND
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These guys freaking sound like a power pop version of The Grateful Dead minus the long jammin guitar solos.. It's very good stuff and certainly nice to hear coming at a time when the world is lacking in new bands that rock!
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The DROWNERS -
WORLD RECORD PLAYER
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SWEDISH IMPORT---This release dates back to 1997 and is quite difficult to find these days. It's an excellent cd and holds up well in the Drowners Swedish power pop canon! Highly collectible and a fine power pop cd. If you're a fan..don't pass this one up!
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