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Top Ten Power Pop Bands from 1970-present

Top Ten Power Pop Bands from 1970-present

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Dec 19, 2023
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Before I jump in, what is power pop? Music nerds like myself will argue about some of the particulars, but mostly agree that it’s a British Invasion-inspired, revved up version of pop that’s highly melodic, usually contains memorable harmonies and chiming guitars, might even contain handclaps, and is…fun! The songs are generally under four minutes long,…

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