THE GREAT WHITE BEAR

Yellow Pills was a legendary fanzine that rose to great fame in the early 90's, then flamed out just about as quickly as it caught fire. It's creator, Jordan Oakes, apparently has a huge collection of "power pop" music from obscure groups of the late 70's and early 80's. Reissue label Numero Group has a new compilation CD of thirty three of the best songs of Oakes collection, titled YELLOW PILLS: PREFILL. Although you've probably never heard of any of the 19 bands on this album (I hadn't), it is getting rave reviews from Salon Magazine, usually a pretty reliable source. If the rest of the album is as good as the two free downloads off it, it is indeed an album worthy of your collection!

SON by Toms
GREENHEARTS by Luxury