Power Pop Heaven

Power pop was kind of a '70s musical bridge between oldies/classic rock and the punk/new wave movements that were to come. It's still around (Weezer hit it big in the '90s) and as a songwriter and music fan I empathize with power pop’s aim to create that perfect teenage rock anthem and/or love song. The lyrics seem to mostly revolve around girls (nothing new there) but for me power pop is all about the energy- and the hooks. Here are some of my favorites. Enjoy!

Raspberries

01. Fountains of Wayne – “Stacy’s Mom” (2003)

02. The Rubinoos – “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” (1979)

03. Big Star – “September Gurls” (1974)

04. The All-American Rejects – “Dirty Little Secret” (2005) 

05. Big Star – “Thirteen” (1972)

06. Raspberries – “Overnight Sensation” (1974)

07. The Romantics – “What I Like About You” (1980)

08. Raspberries – “Ecstasy” (1973)

09. Matthew Sweet – “Sick of Myself” (1995)

Listen to the playlist on Spotify...

Recommended Links:

Weezer – “Buddy Holly”

Weezer – “Pork and Beans”