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The Paranoid Squirrel ep 1082 - The Power Pop & Punk Hour
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Acweorna! This week, The Paranoid Squirrel celebrates the irresistible meeting point of punk rock attitude and infectious pop melodies with a full hour of classic and contemporary Power Pop. From pioneering favourites such as The Boys, Buzzcocks and The Undertones to modern torchbearers including Cyanide Pills, The Speedways and The Reflectors, it's an hour packed with chiming guitars, unforgettable hooks and singalong choruses. Add in a few hidden gems, some record news and the usual Paranoid Squirrel enthusiasm, and you've got the perfect soundtrack for anyone who loves their punk with a melody.
01 The Boys – First Time – The Boys (1977) – NEMS
02 Cyanide Pills – Big Mistake – Sliced And Diced (2017) – Damaged Goods
03 Buzzcocks – What Do I Get? – Singles Going Steady (1979) – I.R.S. Records
04 The Speedways – I Shouldn’t Have Tried To Leave Without You – Luna/I Shouldn’t Have Tried To Leave Without You 7” (2026) – Beluga Records
05 The Real Kids – Better Be Good – The Real Kids (1977) – Norton Records
06 The Yum Yums – She's Got Everything – For Those About To Pop! (2020) – Screaming Apple Records
07 The Undertones – Here Comes The Summer – The Undertones (1979) – Sire
08 Kurt Baker – Don't Steal My Heart Away – Rockin’ For A Living (2011) – Wicked Cool
09 The Nerves – One Way Ticket – Jack Lee, Paul Collins, Peter Case (1986) – Offence Records
10 The Reflectors – All The Way Down – Going Out Of Fashion (2024) – Neon Nile
11 The Rubinoos – I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend – Back To The Drawing Board (1979) – Beserkley
12 The Briefs – Poor and Weird – Hit After Hit (2000) – Dirtnap
13 The Vapors – Hit The Ground Running – Wasp In A Jar (2025) – ABSOLUTE
14 Johnny Moped – Roxy You’re Gone – Quork! (2024) – Damaged Goods Records
15 The Hellacopters – Carry Me Home – By the Grace of God (2002) – Universal
16 The Exploding Hearts – Modern Kicks – Guitar Romantic (2003) – Dirtnap
17 The Jags – Back of My Hand – Evening Standards (1980) – Island
18 The Records – Starry Eyes – Shades in Bed (1979) – Virgin