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litlnemo
d23 Power Pop Plus
About Me
I'm a former rock critic and musician, currently teaching HTML at a college in Seattle. I've been in quite a few bands, done my time in many recording studios, and reviewed a ton of music over the years. I also worked at a radio station for several years, so when I found out about Live365, I knew I had to try it out.
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Favorite Artists
The Posies
Melodies that make a chill run down your spine; harmonies that cause it to melt. The best power pop band of the 1990s; one of the best ever.
The Beatles
They started it all for me. My mother played A Hard Day's Night over and over when I was still in the womb. Does that explain anything?
Elvis Costello
He's grown and changed through the years, but seeing him live recently made it crystal clear -- the man KNOWS what to do with his instrument -- his voice.
Neil Finn
Split Enz, Crowded House, or solo -- always worth listening to.
Michael Penn
It's a shame he's released so few albums. Each of them is wonderful.
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Favorite Albums
The Posies
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Amazing Disgrace
Many Posies fans didn't like this one, but I thought it was a great combination of Dear 23 gloss with Frosting on the Beater noise.
The Posies
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Failure
The one that started it all for the Posies. Hearing this was falling in love.
Elvis Costello
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Trust
A perfect collection of pop growing to be something more.
Jellyfish
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Spilt Milk
On a first listen, I didn't like it as much as its predecessor, Bellybutton. But after a few listens -- wow. Talk about hooks that won't let you go! They could do the harmonies live, too. Why, oh why did they have to break up?
XTC
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Skylarking
This album is a midsummer day contained in one CD. A friend called it "pastoral" -- that about covers it.
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Favorite Broadcasters
clarkh
Great collection of Pacific Northwest pop bands over the years. Check out his book, "Loser," a history of Northwest music.
bgspradlin
More jangly pop, at a lower resolution so more people can listen! Good station with a similar playlist to d23.
popmerchant
WCLO has a good selection of power pop.
drewm
Scandinavia seems to have a ton of power pop bands -- Drew features them all.
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Cool Links
Not Lame Recording Company
The #1 source for Power Pop music online.
Audities
Unfortunately, this site is a bit dated. But there's good info here, and the Audities mailing list is still active and worth joining.
Slumberland
It's not power pop related, but it's my own personal site. Enjoy.
Dear 23
The website for the Posies mailing list.
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