author: UnderTheTangerinetree.blogspot.com
"A Monstrously good album..."
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it gets a Top Ten of 2008 nod
author: Powerpopaholic.com
This is outstanding power pop that blows the doors off most other bands out there. He fires off a great leading track \"Sky Burn Down\" has the buzz and crashing cymbals of The Who and the guitar licks that recall Badfinger\'s best moments. This template continues with \"I Got A Life\" which rips through the chorus with infectious glee, kind of like Sweet and Lenny Kravitz on speed. Every song here is a choice cut, \"Lost My Friend\" and \"Playing Nashville\" being closer to Edmunds Crown style with a more diverse pattern of instrumentation, the latter resembling Robert Pollard playing for The Monkees.Another highlight, \"Burden\" has a nice 70s roots feel as he sings \"I can\'t tell my Dad. I can\'t tell my Mom. Tell me, who can I dump this on.\", one of the best songs about teen guilt ever. \"All Day Long\" really pushes the Who/Badfinger buttons for me, with power chords and harmonies interlaced together. I could talk about how \"New Song\" has hotter guitar licks than anything Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme) has done lately. I could go through the entire fourteen track list, but lets just say to quote comic book guru Stan Lee, “Nuff Said!” It gets a Top Ten of 2008 nod.
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hook-laden ear candy
author: Fufkin.com
\"Greg Pope has a knack for writing the kind of infectious hook-laden ear candy that goes down easily and lasts long after the disc has stopped spinning\"
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Pop(e)monster has landed!
author: Brian Marschall
Greg Pope brings a collection of catchy hooks and smart/witty lyrics to this new solo project. The sound is much more raw/toothy than previous releases and packs a healthy variety of straight-up rock and powerpop. With 16 songs, Popmonster provides a well-rounded listening experience packed with hints of The Who, Wilco, Lenny Kravitz and Tom Petty. My favorite tracks include Sky Burn Down, I Got a Life, Lost My Friend, Magic Show, Playing Nashville, Only One You, Rock and Roll Dream, New Song and Backwards. Definitely love the retro packaging and cd design!
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