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| From | "Christopher" <plattc@optonline.net> |
| Subject | Re: Coulda Been a Power Pop Contendah |
| Date | Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:34:21 -0500 |
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Jim sez:
> What non-power pop band could have, with some editing; different
> production; and where applicable, reduced sex appeal, made a great power
> pop band?
>
> My first nomination may be too obvious, because in my mind they
> practically were one in all but marketing and lyrical content: Van Halen
> (DLR edition).
>
> I'll also go out on a limb and suggest that, with a sturdy razor blade and
> a device for evening out odd time signatures, Yes could have been turned
> into a very cool power pop band.
While you're out on that limb, I'd add the Fripp/Belew/Levin/Bruford era
King Crimson ('81-'84). Excise some of the instrumental tracks, and a good
bit of what's left is pretty darn power-poppy.
Christopher
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