Blog: Powerpopaholic: The Power Pop Music Review Site!

ESPN basketball writer John Cregan's alter ego, P.J. Cregan has put together a stellar collection of pop songs. And he's no rookie either, having been guitarist for alt. country band Parklane Twin . With the help of Highland Park-based wunderkind-ace producer Nik Freitas, P.J. opens with "Carolyn (The Pledge Drive)" a very Nick Lowe-ish styled pub rock with a hint of country. The smooth "Count to Three" is like Glen Tilbrook at his catchiest, with a jaunty piano and guitar melody. The Elvis Costello/Marshall Crenshaw influence is all over the album (and P.J.'s vocals are very similar) but it works best [...]