I dug that list much. It reminded me of so many songs I used to blast. Power pop works as a genre becasue it is an aliteration, and all apparently approve of aliterations.
Power Pop.
There are so many ways to describe music to people.
I try to turn kids on to new bands I like but they get scared by the words indie rock or garage rock; and worst of all alternative country. I listen to everything under the sun, but labeling it for the masses will always boggle my mind.
rock and roll (different speeds, different moods)
jazz
hip-hop
basics, and not that basic.
My favorite Power Pop song, with gun to head, would have to be the next J song I listen to; past, present, and perfect