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Great Powerpop
RevolverRevolver by The Beatles
Buy new: £11.28 / Used from: £3.40
The band that started it all ! Essential.
#1 Record/Radio City#1 Record/Radio City by Big Star
Buy used from: £9.25
Hugely influential, a must have for all powerpop fans !
Frosting On The BeaterFrosting On The Beater by The Posies
Buy new: £2.98 / Used from: £1.45
Crunchy guitars, sweet harmonies, it doesn't get better than this !
100% Fun100% Fun by Matthew Sweet
Buy used from: £0.01
Most people prefer "Girlfriend" I think this ones better !
Grand PrixGrand Prix by Teenage Fanclub
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It was difficult just picking one 'fannies album, but for me, this one is the most complete
CornerstoneCornerstone by Richard X. Heyman
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An undiscovered pop genius, again difficult to choose just one of this guys albums, they're all great !
Get The KnackGet The Knack by The Knack
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Much maligned at the time, but there's some seriously great stuff on this
MoncloviaMonclovia by The Pillbugs
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These are a fantastic band ! I would have gone for "Buzz for Aldrin" but amazon don't list it, however this contains alternate versions of some of the tracks from that album. A very close second !
BellybuttonBellybutton by Jellyfish
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A cracking album ! Not a bad track on it !
IncorporatedIncorporated by Splitsville
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Criminally ignored by most people. A great band, Track2 "Brink" is a classic !
Road to RomeRoad to Rome by Dm Three
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Proving that Australians can do great Powerpop too!
At Home With Cherry TwisterAt Home With Cherry Twister by Cherry Twister
Buy used from: £3.75
Another undiscovered gem, Maryann is classic Powerpop !
Teenage Symphonies to GodTeenage Symphonies to God by Velvet Crush
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Pure pop heaven ! A classic!
Of Skins and HeartOf Skins and Heart by The Church
Originally released in the U.K. as "The Church" this album just doesn't date! 12 string Rickenbacker jangle fest ! Great stuff
Congratulations...I'm SorryCongratulations...I'm Sorry by Gin Blossoms
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At 33pence there's no excuse! jangly guitars, great harmonies !
Palm TreePalm Tree by Superstar
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Simply gorgeous! Joe Mcalinden has the voice of an angel !
Regretfully YoursRegretfully Yours by Superdrag
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Hard rockin' Powerpop. worth the price just for "Sucked Out"
One MississippiOne Mississippi by Brendan Benson
Buy new: £7.98 / Used from: £5.04
Only recently purchased this one, Fantastic stuff !
Tomorrow the WorldTomorrow the World by The Shazam
Buy new: £14.19
Big Arena sized pop anthems, great stuff !
Authorized Greatest HitsAuthorized Greatest Hits by Cheap Trick
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" I want you to want me", "Dream Police", " Surrender". Need I say more !
20 Golden Greats20 Golden Greats by The Hollies
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Another essential purchase, harmonies and tunes to die for !
All for Nothing/Nothing for AllAll for Nothing/Nothing for All by The Replacements
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Not everyone's idea of powerpop, but as far as I'm concerned they had some great melodies and catchy hooks. Anyway Paul Westerberg is a genius ! a great introduction to The Replacements
Mondo PrimoMondo Primo by Hawaii Mud Bombers
Buy new: £8.79
The Swedes do great powerpop too !
Jesus Of CoolJesus Of Cool by Nick Lowe
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Our very own pop genius, a great collection
KontikiKontiki by Cotton Mather
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Beatles influenced but with a twist all their own. A classic album