Power pop was alive and well during in the 90s...just buried under grunge. But as it usually does, melody and harmony emerges victoriously from the ashes to reign once again, as evidenced by the post-grunge success of the Gin Blossoms, Sister Hazel, Everclear, and Dishwalla.
But 1994 was not the year for power pop. Perhaps this helps explain why many people have not hiked through Greenberry Woods. These Baltimore boys put out some of the most delightfully catchy and feel-good tracks of the decade. They were the true alternative to "alternative".
Fans from Badfinger to Teenage Fanclub to Cherry Twister will find pleasure in becoming a fan of The Greenberry Woods. Just try to listen to the tracks on this CD and not get hooked with a smile! "Sentimental Role" should have been their huge hit - la la la la.
It is a shame they only released one other CD (1995's "Big Money Item") and their internal tensions drove the band to "Splitsville" before the Greenberry Woods' brand of power pop was rapidly becoming all the rave again.
iPOD-worthy: 1, 3, 4, 8, 11, 13
Check out the video for "Trampoline":
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