re: The Perfect Power Pop song

You have people naming The Beatles, The Who, Blondie, etc, none of which I consider power pop.

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You have people naming The Beatles, The Who, Blondie,

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That's nothing - some have mentioned Huey Lewis, Billy Joel, Duran Duran, & Triumph

Clearly many people do not understand that Power Pop is a specific genre w/stylistic consistencies. They seem to think "power pop" = a "pop" song that is "powerful"

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You have people naming The Beatles, The Who, Blondie, etc, none of which I consider power pop.

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How are the Beatles not power pop?

Here's AI's definition of such:

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Catchy melodies: Power pop songs often have strong, memorable melodies that get stuck in your head.
Vocal harmonies: Many power pop bands utilize vocal harmonies to add depth and sweetness to their sound.
Energetic performance: Power pop is typically upbeat and energetic, with driving rhythms and powerful guitar riffs.
Jangly guitars: The "jangle" sound of guitars, often achieved with a 12-string guitar or Rickenbacker, is a common element in power pop.
Concise song structures: Power pop songs tend to be relatively short and follow traditional verse-chorus structures.
Lyrical themes: While lyrical themes can vary, power pop often explores topics like love, longing, and youthful angst.

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I might as well have said "tell me about The Beatles".

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Blondie

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Meh, some of that passes

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If we're doing Rick Springfield

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I am not doing Rick Springfield












In any sense

SIAP

I would say "The Kids are Alright" fits in the power pop vein

Sort of like The Raspberries, but w/their guitars, soul, & angst surgically removed

Basher dug 'em.