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[MrAngryFace]

yes I am confused, I assumed Pop was its own seperate genre, not a level of acceptance.

 

[AlphaSnake]

Pop = short form for Popular. This is no secret.

 

[MrAngryFace]

Not really a secret, but when I think of pop I dont think of popular so much as a bunch of artists that assault my ears on certain radio stations.

 

[fart]

there is a certain popular american sound. that's probably what you're thinking of. however most music has additional character

 

[Error Macro]

The definition of "Pop" music has long since been corrupted. It today resembles more closely what is an actual genre of music; something that can be used to label a certain band or act's sound.

 

[fart]

i think it's ok if it's a genre, as long as one realizes that it's socially constructed and thus regionally specific.

 

[MoccaJava]

Christina Aguilera's "Stripped" is a fantastic album.


You can't just say Pop = popular and be done with it. Then you're lumping Celine Dion in with Nelly. Nelly could also be classified as rap, but then, what is Celine (besides crap)?
Pop has a distinct sound nowadays.

 

[White Man]

I use POP as a generic term that covers several genres. Basically anything that isn't experimental, too hard edged, long-formed, or anything that can't fit into the genres of jazz, classical, or the blues. POP == short form, accessible music.

 

[nitewulf]

yeah, my definition of pop would exactly be like that of white man's.

 

[fart]

pop jazz, blues and classical all exist.

 

[White Man]

I'm aware, but the pop forms are definitely different than the traditional types. Like, you're not going to confuse Bond with Beethoven or anything.

 

[fart]

i was going to say something but i caught myself. this is the stupidest discussion ever. i blame maf

 

[Raxel]

no ABBA?!

 

[White Man]

Actually, I'm an ABBA whore, but I just think Pet Sounds is the better pop album.

 

[nitewulf]

what exactly is the big deal about pet sounds anyway? not that i've ever listened to it carefully.

 

[Error Macro]

no ABBA?!

Damn. How could I forget? Actually, I was going to mention them, but there seems to be some stigma attached to ABBA fans, even if I am heterosexual.

But really, any ABBA album should be in this thread. My favorites are probably Waterloo, ABBA, and Arrival.

A couple years back I went nuts and bought the whole remastered discography. A great, great, band.

 

[nitewulf]

the blonde from ABBA was my first crush.

 

[Meier]

As mentioned by yoshifumi, this is definitely one of the best pure pop albums of all time. I dont see how anyone could listen to this and not want to dance.. perfect driving music.

A few other classics (excluding their greatest hit releases)..

 

[snaildog]

This is a bit random, but I've got 'The Very Best of the Beach Boys' and I love most of it; is it worth picking up other Beach Boys albums? Or do I already have the majority of their good stuff?

 

[fart]

my dad says ABBA cover bands are big in thailand.

i'm just sayin...

 

[Dead]

As mentioned by yoshifumi, this is definitely one of the best pure pop albums of all time. I dont see how anyone could listen to this and not want to dance..

yes

 

[Scalemail Ted]

J Giles Band

 

[Winged Creature]

 

[Duke Juan the Beast]

Beginning to end 70's pop rock gold.

Leans toward the experimental side but still founded upon tried and true pop hooks for the most part. Best "pop"-based record released this year IMO.

 

[Megafoo Chavez]

mechanical animals.

 

[Dead]

ooooh Big Star :0

 

[Teknopathetic]

All this alt-rock is hilarious. :shakes head:

Anyway, Thriller, Off The Wall, and Purple Rain.

 

[DCharlie]

Something like the Bee Gees early stuff... um... christ knows....