My Favorite Power Pop Songs (Part One)

This is a series of posts that will talk about some of my favorite songs by Power Pop bands. See if you agree with any of these!

“Shine a Light” is an upbeat indie-pop/psychedelic pop song by the American band The Apples in Stereo, written by the band’s primary songwriter Robert Schneider and appearing as track 4 on their 1997 album Tone Soul Evolution; its bright, jangly production and simple, affectionate lyrics about going outside, seeing someone special, and letting light and optimism in

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My Favorite Albums – Mystery Pop – MysteryPop

The sky is just a time machine the stars we see have long since perished.
And every wish we’ve made so far reminds us just how small we are like all the little things we cherish.

This is the 2002 CD release of “Mystery Pop” by the band known as MysteryPop. They were formed in the late 1990s and began with the band name The Spanish Kitchen. The foursome was founded by Simon Glickman (vocals) and Willie Aron (guitars).

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Mystery Pop – The Sky is a Time Machine (2002)

Mystery Pop is an Los Angeles band formerly known as Spanish Kitchen. New classic rock meets power pop, with lots of stacked harmonies, fat guitars, tambourines, mellotrons, cellos and other garnishes. Produced by Doug Fieger (of The Knack) and Richard Bosworth.