Power Pop News 'n Tunes
DECEMBER 2020/JANUARY 2021
your bi-monthly fast-track summary to what's happening now in pop
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Welcome to Issue #12!
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Last newsletter, I was amazed that the Sept/Oct newsletter was #11 in 18 months and...here is #12 in 20 months. That's a bit remarkable for my ADD-addled impediments to present a modest display of consistency to 'the world'. (insert: your own self-referential laugh)
That said, the latest set of Co-vid lock-downs did set me back with getting this to you the last week of November as I had hoped. While day-job work has been busy, my 'focus' struggled a bit. So a bit delayed but...done.
As for 2021, there is a lot planned for you, my fellow music geek. I am thankful your attention and priority with staying informed with what's going on in this small part of our music worlds and hopefully some of the wares I'm preparing will be 'purchase worthy'. If not, just keep enjoying the work.
OH, I have to call attention to something right below....it's like the DEAL OF THE YEAR. It's from SpyderPop Records and this offer is exclusive JUST FOR YOU. Really - it's not available where else. Just here and until December 31st. (view it right below)
With that, let's get to the music, shall we?!
BRUCE
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THE BEST POWER POP DEAL OF THE MONTH
(and, actually I'll add...."THE YEAR")
check this one out...
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CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE
or click HERE and check this very limited offer out
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Hot on the heels of Dolour’s “The Royal We” comes this terrific 22-track, specially-priced 2CD set of Shane Tutmarc’s music released in between Dolour records under his name and as Solar Twin. Along with some previously unreleased tracks, the other songs were previously available only on vinyl or as downloads – until now!
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The latest from The Junior League (Joe Adragna) is a remixed, remastered, resquenced and in some cases re-recorded collection of songs initially recorded and released in 2010 as a Joe Adragna solo release.
"The janglicious "You're Gonna Die Alone", the disc's best track. Combining Rickenbackers and the vitriol of an Elvis Costello with a catchy melody (and featuring harmony vocals from Susan Cowsill), it's almost worth the price of admission alone.” – Absolutepowerpop.com
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Influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel, The Smiths and David Bowie. Bowie’s drummer, Woody Woodmansey and Elvis Costello’s drummer, Pete Thomas both guest. The record was mixed by Pat Collier (of The Vibrators).
FaB have created a swaggeringly fun record that cultivates some of the most beloved traits of pop music and yields a product that is not only easy to relate to but is stylistically different from anything else that’s on the market today.
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Sweden’s prog-poppers The Greek Theatre” treat us to a peek into the development of songs from their three previous efforts that eventually made their way onto them. But these are not lo-fi, acoustic guitar and voice bedroom demos folks.
Enticing names like The Byrds, Roger McGuinn and The Moody Blues form the memory, imagery and atmosphere that unfolds as you wander through this poised and languidly passionate voyage. Lovers of pastoral, psychedelic sheens should shimmy right on in.
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The solo album Rick Hromadka (Double Naught Spies/Maple Mars/Ruby Free) has been toiling with for well over a year has been done since before the pandemic, but there was no way he was gonna release it while the world stopped turning.
"A powerhouse of an album!" - Pseu Braun/WFMU “This is one of the best albums of Rick's career. It’s up there with the magnificent 2010 Maple Mars album, ‘Galaxyland’. Yes, that good.” - Mike Lidskin/Woody Radio
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Still stuck at home during the pandemic, Dropkick’s Andrew Taylor wrote and recorded these 10 songs (playing all of the instruments) for the fourth installment of his “Lockdown Session” series between October 9-15, and mixed them on October 16 in his cold garage. Like Andrew’s “Lockdown Session - April 2020” disc, he went back to his phone where fragments of songs were stockpiled and set himself the challenge just to complete them. Talk about fresh, hot off the press, high quality new material!
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Known for quick-paced, punchy songs packed with hooks, raunchy guitar work, deadpan vocals - and a sardonic, low-brow sense of humor - the Ruins were regulars on the Boston club circuit for several years before the release of their 1986 debut, 'Lassie Eats Chickens', and follow up 'Ruin's Cafe'.
Today, the band returns from the junkyard and garage!
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Makers of live garage rock, girl group, musical goodness. Rocking female vocals, good time beats and howling guitar leads come together to rock the party and get the good times rolling.
Beebe Gallini wants you to get down to garage standards, should-have-been hits, and all new classics. Bring your dancing shoes as we beg, borrow and steal our way into your hearts!
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This one got a sick wall of sound filled top to bottom with midwest power pop, glam and fuelled on Stiv Bators, Dead Boys, The Choir, The Raspberries, Blue Ash, Cheap Trick, add in a dash of NY Dolls.
"a classic three-minute pop song that will leave the power poppers and glam punkers equally satisfied"- FasterLouder
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"While The Hi-End is a band inspired by all of the great eras of rock and roll, the two cover selections here really hit the intersection of pub rock, power pop, and first wave punk. And you know that's a real sweet spot for me! "Heart of the City", of course, is the Nick Lowe classic. "Tonight" is from the first album by The Boys - one of my personal favorite U.K. '77 punk groups. Both songs were among the first The Hi-End ever played together as a band. That tells you a lot about what The Hi-End is all about. Beyond that, these versions give you a great idea of what an absolutely killer band this is!" - Faster And Louder
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Practically giving the snap, crackle, and power-pop crunch away with Marc Platt's brand new CD of candy coated new songs at "the nice price"!!
Includes digital pre-order of Colors Of The Universe "the nice price". You get 3 tracks now (streaming via the free Bandcamp app and also available as a high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more), plus the complete album the moment it’s released.
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The key to everything is the songs. You know it, we know it, and Heatwaves know it too… Complete Recordings radiates delicious perfection, they don't have any excess or lack of anything.
The band's inspirations and references are clear: The Ronettes, The Supremes, The Crystals, The Shangri-las, and almost everything Phil Spector produced, but focusing on the pop side and not so much on the soul one.
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2020 collection stuffed with 25 artists/tracks, including Kai Danzberg, Nick Frater, the Brothers Steve, Michael Simmons, the Bobbleheads, the JAC, the Decibels, Spygenius, Kimberly Rew & Lee Cave-Berry, Kelly's Heels and many more!
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A large musical vocabulary and relentless drive to record the perfect pop song - all in honor and celebration of music's sheer emotional power. To summarize: The Beatles, Breeders, Zombies,
Kinks, Flaming Lips, Cars, Badfinger, Yes, and Debussy make up just some of the layers of the Warhol-esque sonic pop art painting that is The Stan Laurels.
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Sonically, the record displays influences as diverse as Dennis Wilson, Teenage Fanclub, The Coral, Julian Cope, Grandaddy and The Triffids alongside the art of creating harmonious, insanely catchy songs, swathed in vocal hooks, using driving electric guitars and piano to deliver upbeat indie-rock.
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Once a year, it's that time. Holiday and Christmas music!
Honestly, I'm not a big fan of it when it goes outside of the classic classics and good 'ole fashioned Protestant hymns(I come from a family of three generations of Lutheran preachers - on Mother and Father's side!)
But I understand I am in the minority so I've found a few things to make sure you are aware of.
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COOL YULE
Released in 1996, “Cool Yule” is a compendium of cool, original Christmas songs from the power pop and indie pop underground, a grunge-free celebration of a favorite holiday, replete with hints of 60’s harmonies, catchy guitar riffs, and cool singalong melodies.
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THE JAC
"Joe Algeri has released his annual Christmas single. Joe's been at this Christmas thing for 20 years now (and, yes, you can still get them all free at Bandcamp). This one works on two levels. You could apply it to the Covid lockdowns or you can interpret the lyrics as applying to a snowed-in situation. In any case, Joe gives us a fine uptempo Jangle Pop sound." Stubbys Stocking Stuffers
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NICK PIUNTI
& THE COMPLICATED MEN
JANGLE-'MAS!
A new power poppin' Christmas classic that will happily make you play-and-play-and-play again!
"I'm generally a fan of Christmas music, but this song in particular really hits the spot for me. It's got the holiday sentiment this sort of song requires, but not in a super sappy way. It's a well-crafted pop song first and Christmas song second. "FasterLouder.com
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THE MARTIAL ARTS
December 2020 sees the release of ‘Christmas With The Martial Arts’, a surprise four-song collection of winter-friendly music.
'My Christmas Was In June' was originally recorded by Ze Malibu Kids (feat. members of Redd Kross and that dog.)
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A KOOL KAT KRISTMAS -
Vol. 3
A full on power poppiin' Holiday collection courtesy of Futureman Records and Kool Kat Musik, featuring old and new friends.
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A KOOL KAT KRISTMAS
A power pop star studded lineup with John Wicks, Maple Mars, The Smith Brothers, Keith LuBrant, The Goldbergs and more, 11 trax
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(one of the) BEST NEW BANDS OF 2020
THE MIDNIGHT CALLERS
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Doing everything right. Finding the right producer, picking the right material, capturing the magic of the band and delivering a memorable, high-impact tour-de-foce, THE MIDNIGHT CALLERS is absolutely one of 2020's very best releases for readers here. That's almost 5,000 of you so...I benevolently command you to check out the links below.
Faster Louder review - HERE
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Long a favorite for good-taste power pop lovin' folks like yourself, Willie Wisely continues to play at edges of creativity but his most recent project propels him back with pile-driving rock 'n roll with his melodious touch. An upcoming EP with more songs like this one is coming in early 2021 but for now, this video displays
WISELY Home Page - click HERE
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MORE CHRISTMAS MUSIC - DOZENS AMAZING CLASSIC COLLECTIONS TO ENJOY THE REST OF DECEMBER - and BEYOND... |
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POPDIGGERS - Very Cool Blog You Should Know...
PopDiggers put its temporal pop muscles to the test by expanding the punching range into the '90s as there are, as you will see, at least ten reasons to explore what this decade has to offer in this regard.
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popdiggers.com
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JUST RELEASED! Vegas With Randolph
In pre-VWR days in the early 90's, along with Jellyfish, the "Dear 23" album by The Posies was a huge part of our musical diet, and the writing and harmonies of the band has remained a big influence in the years since.
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vegaswithrandolph.bandcamp.com
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Limerence, by Vanilla
JUST RELEASED, literally! The 4th album from Vanilla and this one compiles all the digital singles recorded in 2020 inside this one sweet, deeply harmony-drenched release.
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vanilla.bandcamp.com
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Live Cast Video Singles Vol 1, by Chris von Sneidern
Live Cast Video Singles Vol 1 by Chris von Sneidern, released 26 November 2020 1. Hey Nino Tempo 2. A Whiter Shade Of Pale 3. I Can See 4. 451 5. I Can't Reach You 6. Got A Way With Her 7. Walking Endlessly 8. Carry On! 9.
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sircvs.bandcamp.com
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Strum & Thrum: The American Jangle Underground...
Strum & Thrum Strum & Thrum: The American Jangle Underground 1983-1987 is the first volume of Captured Tracks' new venture into compilations - Excavations. Strum & Thrum: The American Jangle Underground 1983-1987, released 13 November 2020 1. The ...
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strumandthrum.bandcamp.com
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Pure Pop Radio, the Radio Station, Says Goodbye after 25 ...
By Alan Haber - Pure Pop Radio After 25 years, Pure Pop Radio, which began in 1995 as a weekly show on WEBR Radio in Fairfax, Virginia, and more recently was reborn as a 24-hour internet radio station, is going off the air for good. The station...
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purepopradio.com
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THE BLAKES - one of the 00s most promising bands is 'back'!
The Blakes We led a pretty short but exciting life as a band. We formed in the fall of 2001 under the premise of making unapologetic, over-the-top power pop music. It started as more of an outlet for our guilty pleasures than an actual band, but...
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theblakes.bandcamp.com
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Cliff Hillis "Life Gets Strange" EP by CliffHillis
New 6 song EP "Life Gets Strange" will be released 11/13/2020. Advance single "Let's Pretend" (co-written with Rhett Miller of Old 97's) out now!
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soundcloud.com
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From the author/writer who brought you Nexus and Badger,
MIKE BARON is bringing BADGER back.
LAST 3 DAYS with KickStarter campaign!
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Baron is the creator of Nexus (with artist Steve Rude) and Badger two of the longest lasting independent superhero comics. Nexus is about a cosmic avenger 500 years in the future. Badger, about a multiple personality one of whom is a costumed crime fighter. First/Devils Due is publishing all new Badger stories. Baron has won two Eisners and an Inkpot award and written The Punisher, Flash, Deadman and Star Wars among many other titles.
Writing the Badger novel has been many years in the works. We are excited to now have Badger in a novel form.
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There are so many new folks that are receiving this ever-growing newsletter, it seems like a good time to make sure that no one misses out on the past fun, right?
Here are links to the past issues for your music-loving edification.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 - HERE
DECEMBER/JANUARY 2020 - HERE
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Famous Groupies - New Album Coming!
From the new LP, The Furry White Album. Release date 12/15/20.Pre-order the CD or digital at www.famousgroupies.rocks
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www.youtube.com
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Sunnyboys announce Sydney Opera House gig to celebrate...
Legendary Australian power pop band Sunnyboys have announced a one-off concert at the Sydney Opera House to mark the 40th anniversary of their debut EP. The band, who reformed in 2012, will play songs from that eponymous release alongside the...
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www.nme.com
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Vinyl Album Sales Hit Historic High in U.S. After Black...
Also helping sales in the week ending Dec. 3: continued promotions and visibility of vinyl LPs at mass merchants like Walmart and Target, as well as Amazon and Barnes & Noble, among others. The top-selling vinyl album in the week ending Dec.
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www.billboard.com
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THE MYLARS Release Official Music Video For "Satellite...
New Jersey-based band, The Mylars, have released their new single, "Satellite Girls", off of their upcoming EP, Pop's Station, due out in 2021 via Melody Records. A video for the song can be found below. When asked about the song, Danny Roselle...
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bravewords.com
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IGGY POP & ELVIS COSTELLO
HANG OUT for an HOUR
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The Never Never - New Band on Zero Hour Records
Classic modern Australian jangle. A Lost 1980s power pop from Western Australia. Compilation of catchy melodic unreleased tracks. Limited edition to check this one out soon.
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zerohouraustralia.bandcamp.com
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KICKING ASH: FRANK SECICH OF BLUE ASH AND DEAD BOYS,...
In a world of boomer musicians who mostly either hold grudges or were so doped up back then they barely remember the first six steps of their AA program, a guy like Frank Secich is a big breeze of fresh air. Secich (pronounced SESS-ich) was the...
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pleasekillme.com
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1977: The Year in 50 Classic Rock Albums - Best Classic...
By the latter half of the '70s, rock had fragmented and flown off into several different directions; many fans debated whether this sub-genre or that was even rock. Some shunned the newly emerging punk and new wave artists while others welcomed...
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bestclassicbands.com
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Never Too Late, by Mike Browning
"A dazzling debut, demonstrates gift for recreating heritage pop rock sounds..Piloted by Mike’s liquid clear vocals camped somewhere between The Beach Boys & The Bobby Fuller Four, the spunky song bounces and pounces with beaming melodies - Popalooza
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mikebrowning.bandcamp.com
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O-o-h Child (Big Stir Single No. 103), by Popdudes
O-o-h Child (Big Stir Single No. 103) by Popdudes, released 06 November 2020 1. O-o-h Child 2. Share The Land All proceeds go toward feeding the homeless and hungry of Orange County, CA, at the $3 sale price or any higher amount you choose to donate.
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bigstirrecords.bandcamp.com
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I'd Have You Anytime, by Fernando Perdomo
Written by George Harrison and Bob Dylan Recorded on the 50th Anniversary of the release of George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass" Fernando Perdomo - Guitars, Piano, Mellotron, Bass, Drums Recorded at Reseda Ranch Studios Mixed and Mastered by...
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fernandoperdomo.bandcamp.com
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The Birth of Power Pop: 1970s (Parts 1, 2 and 3 of 6)
EDIT February 4, 2011]Hey There unsuspecting visitor! If you are just now discovering this blog via this page, please make sure you visit all of my most recent Power Pop Posts! in addition to all of the initial Birth of Power Pop posts!
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burnandshine.blogspot.com
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Baby Grande 1975-77, by Baby Grande
the long-lost archival recordings from the pre-THE CHURCH glam punk band from Canberra, Australia, BABY GRANDE.12 incredible ALL-STUDIO tracks recorded at Alberts, EMI and Air between 1975 and 1977, released for the first time here in one collection.
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hozacrecords.bandcamp.com
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The Obsoletes will release 'Is This Progress?' on vinyl...
In 2004, The Obsoletes released their one and only album. That record, Is This Progress?, is a collection of timeless tracks that straddle the line between alt-country and power-pop.
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milwaukeerecord.com
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ROGER MCGUINN: A NOTORIOUS BYRD BROTHER FINDS PEACE
Roger McGuinn, as a founding member and guiding force of The Byrds, had a huge impact on rock 'n' roll of the 1960s, before embarking on a long and distinguished solo career that continues today. His fellow member of the Rolling Thunder Revue,...
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pleasekillme.com
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Why Would Bob Dylan Sell His Entire Catalog?
At an estimated $400 million, this is a move that likely makes sense for both the artist and Universal Music Publishing Group.
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www.vice.com
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The Ultimate Power Pop Guide, Part 1 of 2
I took this a while ago from the great Power Pop Criminals blog (http://powerpopcriminals.blogspot.com.br/), quite a while back (2008 to be specific), hard to believe I've never put these fab discs up......it's a NINE disc set, so we'll bust it...
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growboredbigscott62.blogspo...
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David Crosby forced to sell his song catalog: WHINE ALERT!
There are a lot of good reasons for US songwriters to sell their publishing catalogs right now. There's the fact that Joe Biden's tax plans will - if they get through the US legislature - significantly raise capital gains tax for composers whose...
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www.musicbusinessworldwide.com
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Top 30 Most Expensive Items Sold on Discogs in October 2020
Discogs is back with another monthly breakdown of the most expensive vinyl, cassettes, and CDs sold in the Discogs Marketplace. As usual, we can see some of the classic acts whose records regularly rank on this roundup, such as rarities from the...
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blog.discogs.com
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The 10 Best Indie Pop Albums of 2020
I need to say it: Making a year-end list feels irrelevant right now, at the end of a traumatic, tumultuous year that seems like it'll never really end. At the same time, musicians' livelihoods are among those damaged by the pandemic; ignoring the ...
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www.popmatters.com
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Dr. Barnes Are The Village Green Reinterpretation...
"Covers of The Village Green Preservation Society, Do You Remember Walter? and Johnny Thunder perfectly showcase how this trio somehow manage to caress, rather than impose, the irresistable hazy power-pop into The Kinks essence"-JanglePopHub
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futuremanrecords.bandcamp.com
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Be Bop Deluxe: Drastic Plastic, 4CD/2DVD Deluxe Box Set...
A DELUXE 6 DISC LIMITED EDITION BOXED SET OF THE CLASSIC 1978 FINAL STUDIO ALBUM - I'm a hardcore BBD fan and have the previous four box sets in this series. Thanks to Jim Horan for finding this breaking news as this went to 'print'.
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www.cherryred.co.uk
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INTERVIEW WITH CHEAP TRICK PRODUCER, TOM WERMAN
Tom Werman produced hit albums for Cheap Trick, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister, Molly Hatchet, Ted Nugent and Poison and then chucked it all to run a B&B in the Berkshires! Listen to hear how Tom lived up to his parents' expectations, even getting...
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open.spotify.com
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Brave New World: An Interview with Mark Roebuck(the Deal)
Mark Roebuck is one of the most unsung and underrated Virginia artists. Beginning his career in the pop rock of Charlottesville's The Deal, Roebuck has been through a lot. The Deal's promising career was crippled by a horrible record label and...
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soveryvirginia.blogspot.com
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A friend of Tommy Keene, Ronnie Newmyer, reached out to me last week and shared with me the video below of a song he worked up with Tom Lofgren(Nils' brothers and both good friends of Tommy's, too), a wonderful tribute to Tommy. I thought I would pull up a few other videos of him. To the right is the tribute, below are two others that will make any of his fans smile. |
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THE LICKERISH QUARTET
Latest News
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NEW EP COMING.
Read about it and/or Pre-Order - click HERE
Super Duper Band Store - Click HERE
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New Demo from Anthony Perkins(Martin Luther Lennon)
"All the songs are voice and guitar demos, and the quality or performance varies, widely. I knew that if I started worrying too much about the performances that I would never be able to get even such simple demos done."
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www.adpmusik.com
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CAROL KAYE: THE BOSS OF THE BASS GUITAR
Carol Kaye started as a jazz solo guitarist, working the club scene of 1950s LA, when she was asked to work on some studio tracks for Sam Cooke. Though she loved the bebop jazz scene, Carol was a single mother with three kids and so to the...
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pleasekillme.com
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The Devil's Drum, by Luke Brindley
The Devil's Drum by Luke Brindley, released 09 October 2020 1. The Devil's Drum 2. Good Love / Hard Times 3. Salvation Blues 4. Railroad Avenue 5. Restless Child 6. Love Is The Law 7. Meet Me On The Mountain 8. Black Coffee And Cigarettes 9....
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lukebrindley.bandcamp.com
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NEW TUNE from Ken Sharp
Featuring friends and guests, John Waite(the Babys), Rob Bonfiglio(Wanderlust) and Fernando Perdomo, this rocking romp is a song about a clueless clown who thinks he's the life of the party but turns out to be the punch line of the joke...
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kensharp.bandcamp.com
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LATEST ARTICLES FROM THE POP GEEK HEAVEN BLOG
Emphasis with the PGH blog has been on creating THIS newsletter to inform you as opposed to blogging. That said, there's still some informative and important info going up on the blog courtesy of Eric Sorensen and Mike Baron.
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DECEMBER Column - click HERE
SPECIAL FEATURE: Anthony Taylor of Dropkick - HERE
OCTOBER Column - click HERE
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BOOKS, BOOKS & MORE BOOKS!!
There's more than usual with book news this time around, therefore....a nice, substantive section of the written word for everyone!
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UPCOMING NEW BOOK FROM JOHN M. BORACK - Arriving February, 2021
Was John Lennon meeting Paul McCartney more significant than John Lennon meeting Yoko Ono? Rubber Soul or Revolver? Which Wings album was Paul McCartney’s solo pinnacle?
In 100 brief chapters, John M. Borack discusses and ranks the greatest moments in Beatles history. An avid Fab Four fan since childhood and a music journalist for more than thirty-five years, Borack has created a book to agree with and disagree with, and one that is sure to spark conversations. A love letter to the greatest rock band of all time, The Beatles 100 is a book for Beatles buffs and casual fans alike.
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Fab Four fans have no shortage of summer reading. They can read biographies of the band as a whole or portraits of each Beatle individually. They can even read a book about Jimmie Nicol, the drummer who subbed in for Ringo in 1964.
Who knew that Rubber Soul was made for lovers?
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THE POZERS
New Video from even New
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AC/DC -
February 1976 on Australia's BANDSTAND
(start smilin'....)
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NRBQ collects 16 rarities on 'In * Frequencies,'...
One of rock's all-time greats will be the focus of a special rarities-minded release coming this fall courtesy of Omnivore Recordings. Read on! LOS ANGELES, Calif. - "The music goes 'round with love. It's why this band means so much to so many,"...
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rockwrite.blogspot.com
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Tower Records Is Back - as an Online Music Retailer
Tower Records CEO Danny Zeijdel says the music chain's relaunch "has been met with tremendous success, feedback. A lot of people are so happy taking pictures of when they receive an order from Tower Records, posting it on Instagram." Founded by...
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www.billboard.com
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Are Bubble The Beatles of 2020?
Nobody loves to play "What if?" more than Beatlemaniacs. And one of the most fun variations on the game is throwing a different set of variables into the Beatle Supercomputer to envision an alternate-universe version of the Fabs.
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www.culturesonar.com
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GAMES - Classic Pure Power Pop Overlooked Treasure
Taking the same cues as The Raspberries, Big Star, Rockin’ Horse, Shoes, and Milk ‘N Cookies, GAMES is a crystal-clear shot in the arm. One of those records you won’t know how you’ve lived without, and you probably have no idea how bad you need it.
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hozacrecords.bandcamp.com
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INTERVIEW with Yellow Pills founder, JORDAN OAKES
Founder of the 90s Power Pop fanzine Yellow Pills, Jordan Oakes, was a featured guest on The Time Machine. Jordan has a brand new book out this week titled "The Yellow Pills Book". Disc jockeys Tanya Teal, Summer Blue and producer Jenny Leong...
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soundcloud.com
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The Bob Lefsetz Podcast - Miles Copeland
Manager of the Police and Sting, founder of I.R.S. Records, Miles Copeland rode a new sound to financial and cultural impact. Hear how a maverick did it his way and not only broke his acts, but created new ways of getting them recognized. Learn...
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www.stitcher.com
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NEW ALBUM by Blank Pages
A record for these crazy times. Like its title implies, we’re in a state of disbelief wondering what’s real & what’s fake. Blank Pages explores these questions through the lens of indie pop, balancing his signature melodic sound w/ weighty ideas.
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blankpages.bandcamp.com
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You Might Have Missed This One in 2020: GARY RITCHIE
Head On A Swivel by Gary Ritchie, released 08 January 2020 1. Maybe It'll Be Tonight 2. Head On A Swivel 3. Emergency Time 4. Here We Go Again 5. False Alarm 6. Lean On You 7. Four Letter Word 8. Arms Around A Memory 9. Tunnel Of Love 10.
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garyritchie.bandcamp.com
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No Weapon But Love, by Icecream Hands
Put them on the Top 10 Most Overlooked Power Pop Bands Ever list, imho. Not Lame released an album of theirs in 1997 and this band continues to wholly incapable of making anything but the most outstanding display of utterly wonderful music.
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icecreamhands.bandcamp.com
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CULT STARS FROM MARS - SUPERPOWERPOPPIN' GROUP!
Featuring Members of Fuzzbubble with Special Guests : Jeff Scott Soto (Sons of Apollo, Transiberian Orchestra) - Vocals Mike Portnoy(Dream Theater,Transatlantic) - DRUMS Darian Sahanaja (Wondermints)
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cultstarsfrommars.bandcamp.com
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SODO Pop, by Supercrush
Mark Palm’s focus has always been song-craft and pop sensibility, here he has adopted the Supercrush moniker as a vehicle for his pursuit of powerpop preeminence.
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supercrush.bandcamp.com
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'He's our Satan': Mega music manager Irving Azoff, still ...
This is not Irving Azoff's house. Irving and his wife Shelli own houses all over, from Beverly Hills to Cabo San Lucas, but right now in the last week of October it's too cold at the ranch in Idaho and too hot at the spread in La Quinta, so he's...
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www.latimes.com
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DON'T MISS THIS ONE: Marco Joachim
"A stunning collage of words, music, background noises, orchestral effects, dream sequences, social observations, and tuneful melodies, blended together into a catchy pop CD." The album art by May Ann Licudine perfectly illustrates the music...
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www.marcojoachim.com
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DOUG FIEGER ARCHIVES RELEASE
3 CDS / 50 Tracks: 25 Previously Unreleased Songs - 10 Previously Unreleased tracks by the Knack. The most comprehensive retrospective of Doug's post '70s career. Includes previously unreleased studio and concert recordings from the Knack & solo.
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www.amazon.com
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Faster and Louder
2020 will be forever remembered as the year of "pandemic rock". Isolated in their homes without anything to do but what they live to do, musicians of all walks of life have been recording in their bedrooms, basements, garages, kitchens, closets,...
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fasterandlouderblog.blogspo...
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Paul Collins (The Nerves, The Breakaways, The Beat)...
Paul Collins, founding member of The Nerves, The Breakaways and The Beat, is easily one of the most important architects of the American Power Pop genre. And yet, mainstream success was always just outside of reach.
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glidemagazine.com
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An Informal History Of Bubblegum Music [Complete]
This was originally published in the April 25, 1997 issue of Goldmine. It was subsequently edited for an appearance in the book Bubblegum Music Is The Naked Truth, partially for length and style, but also to avoid duplication with subjects...
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carlcafarelli.blogspot.com
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Miss the sounds of Pilot & Gerry Rafferty? Check these out!
Paying homage to 60s and 70s songwriting, Isaac Shalam formed Silvertwin while at college in London, bringing his songs to life with band members Alicia Barisani, Dan Edery, Lauric Mackintosh and Antonio Naccache. The band recorded their debut...
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wearesilvertwin.bandcamp.com
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Matthew Sweet Is 'At a Loss' in First Song From...
Matthew Sweet is "At a Loss" for words, as he tells it, in the hard-rocking first single from his upcoming album. You might even imagine that it's the cat that's got his tongue, looking at the seemingly menacing feline on the cover of the...
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variety.com
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PYLON Box set documents long journey of influential band
Listen to "Beep," from the band's second album, "Chomp." It's like barreling down a steep mountain road, taking the twists at a dangerous speed. Propulsive and rhythmic, it's music that commands you to dance. Today, "Pylon Box" will be released....
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www.ajc.com
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Jokers, Idols & Misfits, by Jim Basnight
Jokers, Idols & Misfits by Jim Basnight, released 21 October 2020 1. This Is Where I Belong 2. Rock and Roll Cowboy 3. Red Light Moon 4. You Showed Me 5. Rebel Kind 6. Just Like Darts 7. I Can See For Miles 8. Laser Love 9. Prince Jones Davies...
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powerpopaholicproductions.b...
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YES NICE
Stroll back to the easy sounds of late 70s AOR/Yacht/soft rock and enjoy this updated floating parade of gentle melodies and lush, airy vocals. "Boston in the 90s" is my fave track.
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yesnice.bandcamp.com
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Opening time: Dan Wilson on the return of Semisonic and...
Semisonic never officially broke up, they just ghosted us. The Minneapolis trio - guitarist Dan Wilson, bassist John Munson, and drummer Jacob Slichter - released three sterling albums filled with perfectly polished power-pop pearls between 1996...
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ew.com
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An interview with James Broad of Silver Sun - James McMahon
London powerpop geeks Silver Sun might only have had the spotlight on them for a brief number of years, but the impact they made within that time has certainly been long lasting. Now 23 years on from their self-titled treasure trove of a debut,...
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www.jamesjammcmahon.com
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James Broad of Silver Sun has died
James Broad, the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of British band Silver Sun, has died. The news was posted on Broad's Twitter account today (October 30). He was undergoing chemotherapy for terminal cancer. "We're sad to announce that James...
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www.nme.com
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Time Zones, by Dear Stella
"A crafty music veteran who’s worked with stars Kai Danzberg, Bleu, Eric Barao, and Scott McPherson. Her impressive vocal range is similar to Lisa Mychols or Kelly Jones on this highly polished debut." - Powerpopaholic
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dearstella.bandcamp.com
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Desperate Days, by Brian Bringelson
"Bringleson’s music has a very unforced and casual approach, with a Pet Sounds styled production aesthetic...This is easily Brian’s most accessible and mature album, it’s definitely highly recommended." - Powerpopaholic
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futuremanrecords.bandcamp.com
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Concert movie and live album from David Myhr: "Made in...
Today I'm happy to present the concert movie (and live album!) titled "Made in Piteå"!!! Please feel free to share the video on YouTube using this link: bit.ly/madeinpiteayoutube After the release of my Nashville-recorded album Lucky Day in 2018...
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www.davidmyhr.com
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Albums from the Lost and Found: 1994: - The Great Albums
One of my absolute favorite hard rock albums of the 70s with the stunning voice of Karen Lawrence leading the way. Produced perfectly by one of all time fave producers, Jack Douglas. Should have been HUGE...Listen to this woman sing!
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www.thegreatalbums.com
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The secrets behind Elliot Easton's tone on The Cars'...
(Image credit: Rick Diamond/Getty Images) The guitar solo Elliot Easton recorded for the Cars' Touch and Go is considered one of his all-time greatest performances, but producer Roy Thomas Baker and Easton's bandmates weren't completely convinced ...
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www.guitarworld.com
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Many Happy Returns, by Cliff Hillis
Cliff Hillis Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Cliff Hillis is a Philly based singer/songwriter whose music evokes the sunny pop of the 60's & 70's and has garnered national radio airplay. Hillis has co-written with critically acclaimed songwriters such ...
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cliffhillis.bandcamp.com
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MEET CRAIG
We all love to find out...numbers, don't we? Well, here are Craig's:
CDs - 7,722
Vinyl LPs - 4,229
Cassettes - 70
Those are pre-recorded cassettes, not ones I recorded myself
45 singles - estimated at about 650
MP3s - 200,543 songs taking up about 1.24 TB
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YOUR COLLECTION IN PICTURES:
CRAIG MULLINS
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This is a a section that I've wanted to develop and present to everyone where we lift up and focus on HOW MUSIC FANS LIKE YOU AND I ORGANIZE OUR COLLECTIONS of...all our stuff.
I'm not sure how best to display this but for this first pass, we'll let the pictures do the talking as they hopefully might give you some new ideas or approaches for your gatherings of stuff. And let's face it, you and I are fascinated how others 'deal with' the large gatherings and piles with our music and more! :-)
If you would like to present and display how you organize your collection in an upcoming newsletter, drop me an email:
musicgeekheaven@gmail.com
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In Craig's words:
"As a teen my first obsession was Kiss... and I still own mist of their stuff. I was given Kiss Alice! by my Mom. She joined the Columbia House record club and let me and my brother pick one record each. I don’t recall what my brother picked but here is that Kiss Alive!
I guess punk rock came next. I was the record reviewer for my high school paper and most everybody hated the stuff I loved... but I didn’t care. And I always remember an old school mate telling me later that I was right, XTC is great! So some of my tastes rubbed off on at least one person from back in the day!
I remember sneaking a copy of Never Mind the Bullocks into my house, worried that my parents might not a approve... but they never really said anything about what I listened to... and I thank them for that!
My favorite artists of all time are Van Morrison, The Clash, Nick Lowe, and Elvis Costello.
Here is a poster from one of my favorite concerts because both Van and Elvis performed!
But y favorite concert of all time was seeing Talking Heads on this tour in Pittsburgh (which is where I was born and raised)
My job? I am a computer consultant. I specialize in data and database systems. I’ve written several books on the subject and currently run my own consulting company
And I’m kind of a book collector, too!
I have loved music from the earliest age. My Mom used to blast country music as she bakes and cooked and I still love those 60s and early 70s country legends like George Jones, Johnny Cash, Tom T Hall, and Charlie Pride.
The first album I ever bought myself, with my own money, was Fly Like an Eagle by Steve Miller Band... and I still own it today.
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BOOKS THAT CRAIG
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P THROUGH Z, SOUNDTRACKS & V/A
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THE STAGING AREA
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