Longreach's Softjaw offer up 5 great Power Pop songs on their self titled EP. More Old School than the new noisier breed, which is in its own way refreshing to hear something more classic as this style seems unreasonably neglected.
Waiting At The End is wonderfully Merseybeat, whilst Dragging My Feet edges more towards the 90s revival without losing any of the charm that oozes from the recordings. Pleased With Me mixes 70s Pop Rock with Glam Rock overtones, all delivered at a fine pace.
Yet Sleepy Eyes gets far more UK New Wave and gets it spot on with a corking Riff. Don't Go Walking Out again is slightly 60s, but this time mixed with a slightly Slacker feel. The EP is exactly what Power Pop should do, bring Joy.
Incredibly melodic and harmony led, all the pre-requisites are here. big choruses, great riffs and allowing singalongs at will. It is often forgotten, just how life affirming Power Pop can be, Softjaw remind us and do it incredibly well.
You can listen to and buy the EP here.
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