Pop Songs (Possibly Girly) that are Great (When No One's Watching)

[G650 14245]

3 minutes ago, Celery Man said:

True, but girly af. And so is Taylor Swift.

I need some young folk to tell me who the new pop star is.

I mean it's still Taylor Swift isn't it? I'm definitely not an expert in the matter but that seems to be who's getting the press. Haven't heard much about Ariana Grande or anyone else lately

[G650 14245]

 

[jimmyjazz 45893]

2 hours ago, G650 said:

Unpopular opinions thread is this way ----->

For me the problem with Paramore isn't so much the songwriting or the performances, it's the production.  Every song comes across as audibly constipated.  It's stressful to listen to . . . so I don't.

[jimmyjazz 45893]

PS  I love that Kelly Clarkson song "Miss Independent".  That's a helluva hook.

[locodos 5387]

18 hours ago, G650 said:

A)Jimmy Eat World is definitely more legit than Weezer.

 

B)This song isn't something someone my age would consider what this thread is about. It was solid in its time

 

as far as this thread goes...  Love this song

 

[G650 14245]

 

[utee94 15808]

On 8/12/2023 at 12:40 AM, Bottlecap said:

I'm a swifty and IDGAF. Tis the Damn Season and Cruel Summer are my jams. 

Word.

And whoever posted Mad About You-- I fell in love with Belinda Carlisle in that video.

Here's a recent guilty pleasure song, I don't like Harry Styles all that much but this one gets stuck in my brain all the time:

 

 

[utee94 15808]

And one from way back:

 

[Paul Wesley 3278]

Me, reading this thread:  "Hey, Babe.  Who was that artist that you and (oldest daughter) used to listen to -- it was bubblegum pop and all her songs were about girl power?"

Wife, without hesitation:  "Bree Sharp.  I love her.  I'm going to listen to her right now."

 

[ajax 2607]

1 hour ago, G650 said:

Yeah, I'm aware. I was in my 20's when they came out, they are part of that early aughts music scene that was basically the nadir of western civilization.

 

I sure as shit wouldn't consider them new. They actually just came out of retirement.

Here's some early aughts girl pop to get down on.

Sorry, I assumed you were older since everyone else here keeps posting songs from when I was a kid. I don't think Paramore's new stuff is as good.

Moving on...

The song below is another catchy pop song if folks can get past the auto tune. It doesn't bother me as much as other people. I think my ears aren't as sensitive.

 

[G650 14245]

8 minutes ago, ajax said:

Sorry, I assumed you were older since everyone else here keeps posting songs from when I was a kid. I don't think Paramore's new stuff is as good.

Moving on...

The song below is another catchy pop song if folks can get past the auto tune. It doesn't bother me as much as other people. I think my ears aren't as sensitive.

 

A ridiculously catchy AF song of this era from DNCE

 

 

 

[Celery Man 20933]

38 minutes ago, ajax said:

Sorry, I assumed you were older since everyone else here keeps posting songs from when I was a kid. I don't think Paramore's new stuff is as good.

Moving on...

The song below is another catchy pop song if folks can get past the auto tune. It doesn't bother me as much as other people. I think my ears aren't as sensitive.

 

[ohchaucer 1443]

Those are legitimate artists tho

If we are wading into this pop territory, I dig the shit out of Big Thief and Soccer Mommy. But I don’t think they belong on this thread exactly.

[C-Man 27196]

On 8/12/2023 at 9:31 AM, ajax said:

 

Yep

[C-Man 27196]

5 hours ago, G650 said:

 

 

I'll see your "Chains of Love" and raise you with this one with the caveat that Erasure probably doesn't belong on this thread.

 

4 hours ago, G650 said:

Those are legitimate artists tho

100% legit

[TexPx 2322]

Always had a thing for 80s New Wave girls. Her are some from the Aughts(ish) that have that same vibe to me:
Feist

Camera Obscura

My favorite lesbian twin sister band

[Bottlecap 1523]

the above are all indie approved pop, all are fantastic artists/songs

[DixonHur 11296]

43 minutes ago, Bottlecap said:

the above are all indie approved pop, all are fantastic artists/songs

Exactly.  

If their shows feature choreography and/or back-up dancers, they belong on the list, otherwise not.

[ajax 2607]

No hate but I'm not hearing strong hooks with those indie songs.

I just spent the day on a boat with some families and a bunch of kids. This song got the biggest reaction and spawned a mini dance party. (these were little kids)

 

 

[ohchaucer 1443]

[locodos 5387]

a bit old school, but another great pop song

[locodos 5387]

 

[G650 14245]

31 minutes ago, ohchaucer said:

 

 

 

 

 

St Elmos Fire is strong to very strong entry.

 

I'll raise you Hungry Eyes.

 

 

[dogbreath 434]

I like this piece of bubble gum. 

 

[Hornius Emeritus 12450]

Some of you have much, much different definitions of "girly" songs than I do.

I think of this as a girly song:
 

 

[jimmyjazz 45893]

She's terrific.

[Pato del Muerto 52487]

 

[Pato del Muerto 52487]

Not sure if this one counts

 

[Superhero 8828]

On 8/12/2023 at 7:31 AM, ajax said:

 

This version is pretty cool as well.

[Superhero 8828]

Forgot the link above... oh well.

Here's a few that I'll sing in the car

 

 

[G650 14245]

5 hours ago, Pato del Muerto said:

 

Phenomenal entry. I always stop the dial for this one.

[G650 14245]

 

[G650 14245]

 

 

[Celery Man 20933]

Kacey Musgraves is a great call

 

[jimmyjazz 45893]

3 hours ago, G650 said:

Phenomenal entry. I always stop the dial for this one.

Yeah, that one is total ear candy.

[Pato del Muerto 52487]

26 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

Yeah, that one is total ear candy.

According to wiki, ICP covered it a couple of years ago.  But I can’t bring myself to search for it to give it a listen. 

[G650 14245]

Just now, Pato del Muerto said:

According to wiki, ICP covered it a couple of years ago.  But I can’t bring myself to search for it to give it a listen. 

 

I've long said there should be some sort of test you have to pass that says you are cool enough to cover a song. It really hit home when the Goo Goo Dolls covered Give a Little Bit.

[ajax 2607]

Can't believe it took until page 2 for me to think of this one.

 

 

[G650 14245]

4 minutes ago, ajax said:

Can't believe it took until page 2 for me to think of this one.

 

 

 

Dammit man, I actually thought of that one but was holding it back.

[G650 14245]

 

[DixonHur 11296]

If we're going old school, I still find myself singing this gem.

 

[squib 1120]

 

[Boss Hogg 808]

To me, this thread is about songs that, if you were hanging out with buddies, you wouldn't say hey turn that up.

In that spirit, I'll submit a few from my era.

 

Cardigans may be the winner.

Edited August 15, 2023 by Boss Hogg

[DixonHur 11296]

46 minutes ago, Boss Hogg said:

Cardigans may be the winner.

Still wood...48

[jimmyjazz 45893]

If we're talking cute lead singers who cut some serious ear candy, I always thought The Sundays' cover of "Wild Horses" was fantastic.  Not better than the original per se, so different, but so so fine:

 

[NOLEimit 5]

 

[baboso 6054]

1 hour ago, NOLEimit said:

 

I think we have a new leader here.

 

[smuggs 9353]

*ducks

 

 

[G650 14245]

6 minutes ago, smuggs said:

*ducks

 

 

Beat you to that one brosef

[smuggs 9353]

3 minutes ago, G650 said:

Beat you to that one brosef

 

Ah crap.

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