#410: Owsley by Owsley

Nov. 20, 2018

Power pop, as we have learned over the years, is a hard subgenre of rock 'n roll to pin down. The 1999 self-titled debut by Owsley has been referred to as power pop, with some calling it a masterpiece. It's not hard to hear why, as the album is chock full of catchy hooks, harmonies, tasteful nods to The Beatles and checks all the boxes of retro without being nostalgic. For as much as we've enjoyed debating the merits of what is and isn't power pop, we can't overlook the fact that this record didn't quite live up to the masterpiece billing, as we often struggled with slower tunes that slid into a jangle pop plod.

Songs In This Episode:

Intro - I'm Alright

14:44 - Zavelow House

17:57 - Coming Up Roses

25:26 - Oh No The Radio

Outro - Sonny Boy

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