Tag Archives: power pop

Something old, something new…

March 22, 2011 | John Borack | 1

A few Power Pop reviews of 2010 releases that some listeners may not have had the opportunity to check out yet. ►

Steve Lukather’s apex at songwriting

February 11, 2011 | princep | 0

“All’s Well That Ends Well,” Lukather’s sixth album, his writing and playing reach new levels. ►

Thomas Dolby’s return to music in 2011

February 9, 2011 | princep | 1

Thomas Dolby will break his 20-year silence this year with a new studio album, “A Map of the Floating City.” First he releases “Oceanea,” a three-track EP. ►

John M. Borack’s top 20 CDs of 2010

February 9, 2011 | John Borack | 1

Unlike many “best of” lists, this Best of 2010 list includes compilations. ►

Argentina’s The Kavanaghs carry on Beatles sound

December 19, 2010 | princep | 0

A talented quartet that use the Beatles’ sound as a mere jumping off point for their own spirited, stylish compositions. ►

Jeff Cameron and the complexity of ‘Bargofaxis’

November 8, 2010 | princep | 5

L.A. musician Jeff Cameron comes back twenty years later to re-assemble the old band for new release, “Bargofaxis.” ►

NY popsters make good

November 2, 2010 | John Borack | 0

In this installment of Power Pop Plus, we’ll take a look at two New Yorkers who have each shed their power pop skin on their latest releases in favor of something a bit different. ►

Recent Pop Reviews

September 13, 2010 | John Borack | 1

by John M. Borack Apple Jam Off the Beatle Track Roseta Productions (884501189064) Grade: ****1/2 Off the Beatle Track showcases authentic and affectionate Merseybeat re-creations of 14 tracks that John Lennon and Paul McCartney penned during the Beatles’ early years … ►

Locksley embraces power pop sound

July 22, 2010 | princep | 0

The 20-something chaps in the band Locksley embrace both power pop and the sounds of the ‘60s while infusing a slightly reckless, “let’s have some fun” feel. ►

Let’s Palmdale! A Chat with Kay Hanley and Linus of Hollywood

July 20, 2010 | John Borack | 3

Palmdale is more than a nondescript California city. It’s the new “nom de rock” of former Letters to Cleo vocalist Kay Hanley and producer Linus of Hollywood. ►