List of power pop albums
The following is a list of power pop albums by notable artists that have been described as such by music reviews, or any similar source. They are listed chronologically, with the older ones at the top of the list.
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
See also
References
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Straight Up and No Dice redefined the term "power-pop"
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Emitt Rhodes is a lost classic filled with songs that easily stack up against the finest power pop.
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WEEZER's latest self-titled CD, shift up to THE CARS' eponymous 1978 debut, a power-pop classic from Weezer producer Ric Ocasek's old band.
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the steel-gilded power pop of Working Class Dog
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On his latest release, the wry songwriter continues to show that his forte is fast-paced power-pop tunes
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A ferocious power-pop record, Copper is guided by Mould's unerring ear for melody and unrivaled nasal yelp that gives his lyrics an extra bit of acidic punch.
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Blue Ash's 1973 power-pop cult classic No More, No Less
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Attractive Nuisance was a wickedly arch slice of intelligent power pop
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Guitar Romantic, a neon pink and yellow burst of power-pop perfection
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Cheap Trick's first genuine power pop album since their heyday, and their best album since Dream Police.
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It earned critical and commercial approval for its bouncy power-pop sound
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