The Finders "Calling Dr. Powerpop" 2003

Here you have The Finders 'Calling Dr. Powerpop', a collection of real powerpop, made around 1980, by this forgotten american band. Believe me, this is a very nice slice of music. Hope you enjoy" - angelThe Finders were a power pop combo active in the San Francisco Bay area in the early 80s and this retrospective is a real find, as their name suggests. This is a CD choke full of catchy guitar pop that really hits the spot. This compilation has pieced together all their recordings, including an album that was never released. From the contents of this CD, it seems that The Finders were really unlucky not to find their way to a wider audience, as the songs on this compilation are fine examples of well crafted guitar pop. ‘Talk To Me' with its driving beat, choppy chords, layers of harmonies, great vocals and big chorus kicks off the compilation and is typical of the whole retrospective. The Finders take their The Who/The Move influences and give it the late 70s /early 80s vibe and the results are bloody good. ‘Don't Let It' blows along with a load of attitude. ‘Think I'll Ask Her' is rousing with big melodic chords, the superb laid back pop of ‘Ain't No Us in Tryin' is a treat and powered up mod vibes is the dish with ‘Which Way'. Mad novelty tune ‘Bad Food' with its projectile vomiting, spitting and filthy food is a gas. The jangly tune ‘Summer Love' is a bit special, a superb tune filled with real joy. Overall The Finders were an outfit with obvious talent, but at the time it didn't quite happen for them, but with this new release their excellent music has been given a new lease of life. Jonny Magus.

The Finders:
John Rock: vocals / Phil Schraub: guitar, vocals / J.H. San Filippo: bass, vocals / Bryan Allinsmith: drums / Mark Newcomb: guitar

trax:
1. Talk To Me 2. I’m The One 3. Don’t Let It 4. Hideaway 5. Think I’ll Ask Her 6. I’ve Had It 7. Ain’t No Use In Tryin’ 8. Which Way 9. Sweet Little User 10. It’s So Insane 11. Calling Dr. Howard 12. Bad Food 13. It All Works Out 14. Summer Love 15. Standin’ In The Rain
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