Song of the Day: January 9, 2005
Susstones records 45, 1990
The best "power pop" records move beyond glib Beatles and Beach Boys knockoffs and are injected lyrically and vocally with soul. While they may employ the standard ingredients like pretty melodies and power chords, my favorite songwriters add some little something that makes you believe their world is ending, and gives their best material the gravity of a George Jones weeper. The Little Hits Hall of Fame includes such examples as Mike Jarvis of the Blow Pops/Lackloves, Jeff Lescher of Green, and Dan Sarka. Sarka made a couple of terrific singles for the prolific Susstones label with Minneapolis's Sparrows. When that band fell apart, he created comic-book heroes the Vandalias, who made two amazing albums for now-defunct Big Deal Records. His newest outfit is called Stingray Green, and we're hoping it offers more of what Mr. Sarka calls "tenpop" (pop turned up to ten).
1 Comments:
I was so excited for your project because I knew I would hear songs like this. It's an excellent pop gem - thanks for sharing.
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