Best Power Pop Albums of 2024

Looking back, 2024 was a pretty good year for new power pop music. I know how cliché tht sounds, but looking back and listening to this year’s offerings, there’s some pretty fantastic stuff.

We heard some lesser known but very talented artists, folks like Sergio Ceccanti, Joy Buzzer and Elena Rogers. Then there were new releases from long time favorites such as Nick Lowe, Paul Collins and Redd Kross. Last but not least, we got the much awaited second album from the kings of Seattle power pop (apologies to Super Deluxe), The Heats.

Below, you’ll find a short list of top Eps, too. And finally, if you’re in the mood for “good time rock ‘n’ roll”, I suggest you check out Glenn Erb’s Category Four. Not power pop but some really fine stuff.

So here they are, one through 24, the best power pop albums of 2024.

1. Joy Buzzer – Pleased To Meet You
2. Andrew Weiss – Beverly Hills, Thanksgiving Day
3. Chime School – The Boy Who Ran the Paisley Hotel
4. 2^nd Grade – Scheduled Explosions
5. The Yum Yums – Poppin’ Up Again
6. Nick Piunti – Up & Out of It
7. Liquid Mike – Paul Bunton’s Slingshot
8. Brent Seavers – Exhibit B
9. The Heats – S/T
10. Cheap Cassettes – They’ll Never Forgive You for Pop
11. Wesley Fuller – All Fuller, No Filler
12. Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets – Indoor Safari
13. Redd Kross – Redd Kross (The Red Album)
14. The Weeklings – Raspberry Park
15. Jon Flynn – Cherry Cherry
16. Popravinas – Low Chance
17. Mark Bacino – Top of the World
18. Rome 56 – Paradise Is Free
19. Paul Collins – Stand Back and Take a Good Look
20. Terry Anderson & His Olympic Ass Kicking Team – Got To Be Strong
21. Elena Rogers – Prelude to Whatever
22. The Amplifier Heads – They Came to Rock
23. Ed Ryan – Along For the Ride
24. Sergio Ceccanti – Mysterious Journey

And here are a few terrific EPs:

1. The Oh Wells – Does the Sun Shine Vol. 1
2. The Genuine Fakes – Extended Play Vol. 1
3. Ray Richardson – Slack Angels

Stay tuned for the best power pop singles of the year. That’ll publish in the first week of the new year. Until then, have a wonderful and safe New Year’s Eve.

Rich Rossi and PPN