Soundtrack2 Audiocast11: Forgotten Favourite
Posies, Crash City Saints, Teenage Fanclub, Dirty on Purpose, Revolver & more
What has chiming guitars, glorious choruses, and two- or three-part harmonies?
The Jonas Brothers? Er….maybe.
But also – the blistering, power pop episode of Soundtrack2. Inspired by the Posies’ upcoming reunion show, we’ve mixed 60 minutes of tracks by bands that might not normally be featured here.
Whether you like or hate power pop, you’re encouraged to listen to the mix and let us know what you think!
Check out Soundtrack2 Audiocast11 here.
1. Teenage Fanclub – Star Sign
The mighty Scots kick things off in style with a track from their Bandwagonesque classic.
2. Revolver – I Wear Your Chain
Often mentioned in the same breath as Ride, this poppy band also has the bedroom britpop thing going on. Didn’t realize until now that the bassist went on to found Death in Vegas, featured in Audiocast1!
3. Curtain Society – Marigold Girl
Tight, snappy number from the New England trio’s Volume, Tone, Tempo record.
4. Ash – A Little Less Ordinary
Ok, “Girl From Mars” is awesome but didn’t fit here. Instead, we went for this one off Nu-Clear Sounds.
5. Velocity Girl – Forgotten Favorite
Taking their name from a Primal Scream b-side, most of their music…well…didn’t sound much like Primal Scream. Love the drive and chorus on this track though.
6. Dirty on Purpose – All New Friends
Brooklyn band demonstrates on this fine track that indie (indy?) rock is alive and well.
7. The Spinanes – Valency
“Collared vampire what is it at night” sounds like a line from Twilight, not the opening line to this classic power pop track. Props to Chris for turning me on to this band.
8. The Posies – Solar Sister
This shimmering ball of energy comes off the brilliant Frosting on the Beater, to be performed in its entirety this June in Brooklyn. If you like this track, buy all their albums.
9. The Apples In Stereo – Beautiful Machine, Pts. 1 & 2
Upbeat, effervescent pop from Robert Schneider’s consistently great band. They tore it up with Sloan at Toronto’s Church at Berkeley a few years ago. Free mp3 if you sign up for their mailing list at the link above!
10. Phoenix – 1901
Great garage-pop track off forthcoming Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix album (I know, I know…) album, due out May 25.
11. The National – Apartment Story
Love the noisy melody and poppy beat. These guys remind me of Spoon on downers.
12. Felt – Textile Ranch
Bring on the funky bassline, high-shine guitar, snare and throw in an organ! If you like mellow dream pop soul, also see Felt’s “Primitive Painters.”
13. The Magnetic Fields – Famous
Their new-ish Distortion record is good, but this track was Soundtrack2 material.
14. Amps - Pacer
Chiming slacker anthem from Kim Deal of Breeders/Pixies fame.
15. Crash City Saints – We Came To Dance
“Rock and roll’s a joke, it’s a fashion show.” Nice New Zealand-style power pop with a layer of distortion.
16. Darling Buds – If I Said
Pummeling paisley psych pop – if that makes any sense whatsoever – off the fantastic CD-86 compilation.
17. Wild Poppies – Canon Over A Grey Sea
Speaking of NZ pop, those that like Bats/Clean/Chills with some added fuzz guitar will love this. Not to be confused with Brooklyn band of same name. Head nod to the Doledrums.
