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| From | Popdude@aol.com |
| Subject | New Power Pop Book, Pt. 1 |
| Date | Mon, 18 Apr 2005 19:07:33 EDT |
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This just in, straight from Bruce Brodeen: http://www.notlame.com/:
It's the book power pop fans have been waiting for - PLUS, a companion bonus
CD featuring over 20 tracks from legendary power pop artists:
"SHAKE SOME ACTION - The History of Power Pop, and A Guide to the 100 Most
Essential Power Pop CDs" by John M. Borack
An Exclusive Not Lame Offer!
Not Lame Clubhouse members can not only get their book autographed by John
Borack, but have it personalized to you! A 300+ page book, a big 'ole CD, and a
personalized autograph on this future collectible (Ken Sharp's "Power Pop"
book is going for $75-$100, this one will too).
We need your help to make this happen, though. We have to have 300 pop fans
to preorder this, because that is the minimum we need to reach to cover out
butts because this project is not only wicked expensive, but risky. Not Lame
can't take the risk without YOU walking up the bar and ordering this piece of
history and future collectible. If we don't hit that - it does not happen. Don't
let that happen! Spread the word!! So what is this project all about, then?!
Read on.....and grab a napkin, because drool is coming.
Are you looking for a list of the "Hot 100" power pop discs to make your CD
and record shopping a more meaningful experience? Would you devour a definitive
history of power pop from the 1970s to today? Do you want to read the
opinions of not only the cream of the crop of journalists/critics covering this
scene, but also dozens of the genre's greatest artists?
If the answer to any of the above questions is "YES!" (and we're hoping it
is!), then get ready to SHAKE SOME ACTION!
John Borack, one of the preeminent writers/reviewers covering the power
pop/pure pop musical style for over 20 years (for publications such as Goldmine,
Amplifier, and The Trouser Press Record Guide) has put together this definitive
overview of the melodic, rocking musical genre we all know and love. In
addition to John's reviews of the 100 most essential power pop recordings of the
last 30+ years, SHAKE SOME ACTION will also include:
* Comments from many acclaimed power pop artists, describing their classic
recordings.
* A detailed history of power pop.
* Many rare and previously-unseen photographs.
* "Best Of" lists - with commentary - from a number of pop artists and
journalists.
But wait, there's more! If you're among the first group of customers
pre-ordering this book from Not Lame, you'll also receive the exclusive,
limited-edition "Shake Some Action" Companion CD, featuring tons of previously unissued
material from power pop's coolest artists - DM3, Spongetones, Rubinoos, Paul
Collins and Peter Case, Rooks, 20/20, Chris von Sneidern, and many more! (See
below for complete track listing.)
In addition to its coverage of power pop's history and greatest albums, SHAKE
SOME ACTION will also look at:
*Great power pop singles and individual songs
*The genre's flirtations with the commercial mainstream
*Pop festivals (such as the International Pop Overthrow and Poptopia)
*Labels specializing in power pop
*Magazines and fanzines covering the music
*The global power pop scene (in Japan, Sweden and other countries)
And take a gander at who's on board to contribute thus far:
Joey Molland (Badfinger)
Dave Smalley (Raspberries)
Jason Falkner
Ric Menck (Velvet Crush)
Doug Fieger (The Knack)
Dennis Diken (Smithereens)
Darian Sahanaja (Wondermints)
Paul Collins (The Beat)
John Wicks and Will Birch (The Records)
Tommy Dunbar and Al Chan (The Rubinoos)
Bill Lloyd
Jamie Hoover (Spongetones)
Dom Mariani (Someloves, DM3)
John Murphy & Jeff Murphy (Shoes)
Jeffrey Foskett (Brian Wilson)
Michael Mazzarella (The Rooks)
Robbie Rist
Bobby Sutliff (Windbreakers)
Robin Wills (The Barracudas)
Scott McCarl (Raspberries)
Stewkey (The Nazz)
and more!
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