More Pop Rock! The songs in this playlist has got that classic, swaggering riff-driven rock sound that crackles with power, attitude and urgency. The vocals are sharp, often theatrical. Briming with reckless energy and a sense that the night’s just getting started. The songs don’t meander — they hit fast, lean hard, and always on the edge of trouble. Interestingly, all four songs were released within a 3-year span from 1976-1979.
Listen to the previous pop rock playlist (also from the 70’s) and compare. The songs here flirt with excess: louder guitars, showier solos, and bigger personalities. If the previous playlist is denim jackets and lager at the local, then this playlist is leather pants and a speeding ticket. Definitively more strut than stomp.
Life In The Fast Lane by The Eagles (1977)
The Boys Are Back In Town by Thin Lizzy (1976)
Black Betty by Ram Jam (1977)
My Sharona by The Knack (1979)
Random Moment is a playlist series which we started posting during the COVID pandemic in 2020. Each playlist offers a small selection, typically featuring four songs and ranging in total listening time from 10 to 20 minutes. Designed to provide a brief respite from daily tasks, these playlists aim to maintain a desired musical ambiance. The music selection is deliberately eclectic, encompassing classical compositions, contemporary works, rock, and even dance tracks.
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This is the 31st playlist. The earlier playlists can be found by searching for the category “playlists” on this site.