I've seen Kentucky's Letters Of Acceptance described as Power Pop on more than one occasion and I don't really think that defines them. They are more of a band who can write a great Power Pop song, but that is part of the mix.
The dual vocals of Clint Newman and John Norris add to the variety. One of them, I know not wish, has a Petty-esque sound to his vocals that suits the slower material beautifully. They do Jangle, but that is adapted to the likes of Americana and Psych Pop too.
Having said all that, one of the stand out songs is Clara and that IS a Power Pop gem. In Sunken Style was on a recent Listening To This Week Playlist and still sounds great with its mix of Pop Rock, Americana and Jangle Pop with a wonderful Psych Pop Riff.
Penny In The Lake is a gentle feeling joy, the vocal makes it and Too Bad Not To Be True has a real West Coast Americana Jangle. Sometimes Sunshine Feels Like A Rain sounds like a mix of The Jayhawks and The Travelling Wilburys.
Crime Of Living has a slight feel of The Cars and sounds more than a little 80s with its synth accompaniment. Broken Guitars (And Fucked Up Feelings) is a suitably epic closer that is very West Coast Rock. Frets is a fine list that mixes mellow with much more.
You can listen to and buy the album here. It is available on Vinyland as a download.
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