You know what this place needs? More Power Pop

[taterguy]

I'll start:

The Romantics: What I Like About You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvHKjDKY_O8

[Mojambo]

1. From the "Could have been one of the all-time greats" file

The Exploding Hearts

Live

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q50W0Am-540&feature=related

"Throwaway Style" (Fan made vid)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev3l3qeaFm8&feature=related

"Sleeping Aids and Razor Blades" (iffy sound quality)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcXtDNfo40I&feature=related

[taterguy]

3. Most great power pop is in the "Coulda Been one of the all-time Greats" file

That's what gives the music its charm.

On the one hand, it's cool you have a secret few others know about.

On the other hand the fact that such and such a band is less famous than Britney Spears is just proof that the roar of the masses could be farts.

Thanks for the tip about a band I had never heard of.

[Mojambo]

6. Well, the deadly van crash really took them out right at the start.

They had a LOT of good music in them even if they never would have gained widespread acclaim. And you're right that most power pop bands don't.

Their debut (and only) release, Guitar Romantic is perhaps my favorite album from ANY genre.

So so good.

[JeffR]

2. Hell yes.

Matthew Sweet: Sick of Myself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzQ8ef-RpQo

[taterguy]

4. Loved Sweet's work with the Golden Palominos

Sadly, it's not on Youtube.

[Bossy Monkey]

5. Can't argue with you there

Smithereens: A Girl Like You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0s4_PKJKbU

[taterguy]

7. I saw the Smithereens at a morning show at Duke Chapel (or somewhere on that campus)

It's wasn't a very conducive environment for rock but they were still pretty good and I'm sure they appreciated the pay day.