Considered by many to be the godfather of New Wave, Nick Lowe’s reputation as a slightly off-kilter, melodically stimulating singer-songwriter was made with 1978′s “Pure Pop For Now People” and its 1979 follow-up, “Labour of Lust.” ►
There was so much great pop music released in 2011 — both by established artists and newcomers — that I had a tough time whittling my favorites down to just 20. ►