Out of nowhere, three years on from Rise Of The Mythical Creatures (review here), a new album from Greg Pope arrived trailed by a killer single, Fallen Star, which is on the current Listening To This Week Playlist. It may be a cliche to state it, but this may be his best album yet.
There are two solo artists that followed us on from Anything Should Happen coverage wise. Nick Piunti and Nashville's Pope. These two offer up a glorious past, but continue to release revelatory albums. Piunti's arrives next February, Pope's is now.
Greg Pope differs from most because he has an unmistakeable production. As soon as you hear one of his songs, you know it is him. Many may not his work at Power Pop and I see that. But there is a much bigger take. Songs take take on completely directions, often in the same song.
The man's ability to write a memorable chorus no matter which way the verse goes is legendary, but he is never afraid to take chances. His songs are hard to categorise, maybe there should be a special Greg Pope genre. I can't think of an artist to compare him to, but if many want to settle on Power Pop that's ok.
He regularly bothers our Top 20 in the Best Albums Of The Year. Yet the quality and diversity of his material makes it hard to describe individual songs. I will pick my favourite 3 (today) to embed, but I urge you to listen to the whole album. Newbies are in for treat.
He can Rock, edge into Psych Pop and Alt Rock, yet the Power Pop choruses and unusual angles make every song an adventure. The Album Of The Year for 2025 is gonna be a challenging pick, because this is another contender. Long may Greg Pope continue to be Greg Pope.
You can listen to and buy the album here. It is available on CD and as a download.
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