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The Vandalias "Buzzbomb!" (Big Deal
1998)
Used CD $7.75
Imagine a bubblegum powerpoppin’ cartoon taking on the personas of the Raspberries
and early Cheap Trick with a measure of the Sweet thrown in too. The
Vandalias song “The End of The World” surpasses R.E.M.’s “It’s the End of the Wold
as We Know It (and I Feel Fine’), their “Big Red Catalina” leaves
Prince’s “Little Red Corvette” in the dust, their “Down” beats the
Beatles’ “I’m Down” and their “Buzzbomb!” even beats the Gap Band’s “You
Dropped a Bomb On Me”. Don’t let this powerhouse of power pop get away
from you. (Big Deal is a sadly departed label!), which translates (Out
Of Print) CD. For some “Very Recommended Fun” in your life |
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The Gladhands "LA DI DA" (Big Deal
1997)
Used CD $7.75
A stellar though overlooked 1997 album from the Chapel Hill, N.C. guys
that goes for the powerpop jugular. Very tuneful originals, catchy
melodies, smart lyrics and solid production. Fuzzy guitars, keyboards,
bass and drums with all three guys singing harmony rich sounds that pay
homage to icons of pop/rock: the Beatles, the Beach Boys, XTC, Todd
Rundgren of the Nazz, yet retaining their own originality. Very Highly
Recommended pure pop bands of the decade. |
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The Bigger Lovers "Honey In The Hive"
(Yep Rock 2002) Used CD $7.75
These guys hail from Philly giving us eleven achingly bittersweet songs
and tightly wound harmonies on their second drop-dead gorgeous album.
Always Very Recommended along with their debut “How I Learned to Stop
Worrying”. |
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The Action “Rolled Gold” (Reaction
2002) New CD (out of stock)
An amazing step back into time, the mid 60’s. Their music is melodic
mayhem, reminiscent of the early Who or The Creation, talented, creative
and totally of the times. Just listen to them and they too can be of this
time today. A mod band made up of genuine mods. Transcending the
psychedelic tag with a spirit of abandon sadly missed from most of today’s
music. Slip under the commercial radar, you will be glad you did! Amazing
sixties pop group and a timeless masterpiece of melodic, guitar driven
rock’n’roll. Manna from heaven. |
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Blessed Light “For Love And Preservation”
(MadeInMexico 2000) New CD EP $9.75
“Excellent songwriting mining the 60s/70s aesthetic. Sleepy/druggy
soft-pop/folk-rock awash in harmonies. Ala Lennon/Harrison/Badfinger/Humble
Pie… My fav song is “Feelin’ “ a great narcotic pop tune which is a
should be classic, “Trippin’ on the sidewalks downtown” could be a cover
of some forgotten Velvet Underground ballad or Mott The Hoople B-side.”
Miraculously beautiful six-song EP. A Highly Recommended EP. More later
on the new full-length. |
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Telepathic Butterflies “Telepathic
Butterflies” (Rainbow Quartz 2002) New CD $15.75
“…equal parts jangle, psychedelia, melody and harmony. Not to be missed
from a not to be missed record label! Against a
backdrop of rhythmic guitars, moving bass lines and frenetic drums are
tuneful melodies and harmonies that will have you humming long after the
CD is put away. Hailing from Canada, this band gives a nod to 60's
Brit Pop & Psychedelia, much to their advantage. Fans of Myracle
Brah and Cotton Mather should enjoy also. |
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The Shazam “Tomorrow The World” (Not
Lame 2003) New CD $12.75
“Archetypal, balls out rock with massive hooks, high energy kicks, flash,
arena-ready anthems, unforgettable hooks and catchy fist-pumpers.” Equal
inspiration of The Who and The Move. Here for your listening pleasure in
all the power of pop glory that is -“The Shazam”. |
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The Deal “Goodbye September” (Not
Lame 2003) Used CD (OUT OF STOCK)
A must hear for all the most passionate power pop fans. Thanks to Not Lame
Archives for unearthing a band for fans of classic Raspberries, The Shoes,
The Producers, Hawks and Fools Face. This material is from the early- mid
80’s. A 15 track collection of demos and lost studio trax, one of a
sugar pop fans’ dreams. |
