Category Archives: Pop

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Charlie

Seek Passion and Ye Shall Find

Little Tybee is a collection of skilled musicians out of Georgia. “Passion Seekers” is a lush pop song with shades of Melanie, a hint of Rufus Wainright III, and a dash of Maria Muldaur. We think you’ll find it super-yummy-licious. … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on January 18, 2012 by Charlie

Studies Indicate That Ignorance Is Bliss

A recent survey conducted by “The Survival of the Specious Foundation,” a local community college think tank, revealed conclusively that ignorance is, indeed, bliss. Social scientists have long suspected this to be true and, ironically, are less happy now that … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on January 11, 2012 by Charlie

The Four-One-One on “Five, Five, Five”

The Winnerys are a pop band out of Madrid that make you remember why you loved the Beatles. Here’s a catchy song from their CD “Daily Urban Times” called “Five, Five, Five.”

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Posted on January 4, 2012 by Charlie

Time To Walk Away

Here’s England’s James Hunter delivering some old school soul like a latter day Sam Cooke. “I’ll Walk Away” is from his 2006 release called “People Gonna Talk.” When you hear something this good, it’s hard to walk away.

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Posted on December 5, 2011 by Charlie

Food Chain of Love

“Food Chain of Love” was played on KWVA’s Snap, Crackle, Pop and WBZH’s Journey To Midnight last Friday. They feature an eclectic mix of great music. And, apparently, both stations are amenable to playing weird musical tributes to the Darwinian … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on November 25, 2011 by Charlie

Careful Where You Step

Boston-based pop-rockers Dave Aaronoff and the Details released their debut LP “Your First Time With the Details” in 2000. This excellent power-pop CD includes standout songs like “The Next Big Thing,” “In Her Room,” “Crawling Back To Me,” “Right From … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on November 2, 2011 by Charlie

Something On My Mind

All evidence to the contrary, I’ve got “Something On My Mind.” Yes, I’m thinking about having a delicious Reuben Sandwich. Aren’t we all? Of course. The mouthwatering fusion of flavors that is the traditional Reuben is always uppermost in the … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 29, 2011 by Charlie

No Pity for the Proto-Pretty

The Wondermints are an LA power-pop band that has been touring with Brian Wilson. Check out this song, which answers the metaphorical question: “What would it sound like if Marshall Crenshaw had joined the Beach Boys?” Now we know, and … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 22, 2011 by Charlie

You’ve GOT To Get It On

Here’s Chase’s 1971 power-brass hit “Get It On.” Bill Chialese was a classically trained trumpeter who played with Maynard Ferguson, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman. He wisely simplified “Chialese” to form the band name “Chase” and brought in singer Terry … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 8, 2011 by Charlie

To Be or Not To Be the One

This sweet ballad, called “I’ll Never Be The One,” has it all: it is at once cloyingly sentimental and hopelessly maudlin. Much thanks to guest artist Chuck Nash for a spot-on emotional delivery despite an obvious lack of any regard … Read the rest of this entry →

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