power pop

[ pou-er pop ]

noun

1. a genre of popular music based mainly on pop rock, characterized by cheerful, well-harmonized melodies; fast, strong rhythms; and energetic vocals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of power pop¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The US star rose to fame with the power pop group the Raspberries before establishing himself as a solo artist.

From BBC

Dave Swanson of the website Ultimate Classic Rock called it “the definitive power pop song of all time,” as the emerging style, known for grafting ’60s-era vocal harmonies onto the crunchy guitar riffs of the ’70s, would come to be called.

From New York Times

Eric Carmen, the Cleveland rocker who pioneered power pop as the lead singer of the Raspberries and later found solo success with such soft rock standards as “All By Myself” and “Hungry Eyes,” has died at the age of 74.

From Los Angeles Times

Melding the heavy riffs of the Who with the candied harmonies of the Beach Boys, “Go All the Way” created the blueprint for the style that became known as power pop: the sweet melodies were given heft by the crunching guitars.

From Los Angeles Times

Venus was released on Friday after a year-long roll-out that saw her release four singles, including the smash hit David Guetta collaboration On My Love, and the 80s power pop anthem Can't Tame Her, as well as a Christmas EP.

From BBC