10 Years Later...or The Return of The Raiders

VARIOUS - RAIDERS OF THE LOST HOOK Vol. 5 (2020)

While i was completing the upload of the 8 volumes of the SSA compilations, i was thinking about the four volumes of "Raiders Of The Lost Hook" that i made 10 years ago. And browsing around, it occured to me that those compilations were quite popular on some p2p sites. Of course, plenty of compilations of the genre exist (Yellow Pills Prefill, DIY Rhino, Home Runs, Powerpearls, SSA and more), but it was a challenge for me to make a new volume some 10 years later, trying of course to include songs that were not featured on the famous ones. Most of the Power Pop fans will recognize some of the songs as they were part of previous anthologies. But, i really think that Raiders Of The Lost Hook Vol. 5 (1971-1985) is a solid collection of songs from a time full of innocence and fun, totally different from the current days we're now living.

So, it's my pleasure to share this new volume of strong melodies, thoughtful lyrics, romantic innocence and rock-candy guitars, here comes the search for the great pop hook.

RAIDERS OF THE LOST HOOK (re-up) (2008-2010)

In 1978, Greg Shaw wrote in the Power Pop special issue of Bomp: "Any way you look at it, Power Pop began with the Who (...and the Easybeats...). Their approach to songwriting was solidly pop - every song was short, catchy, hook-filled, built on bright, uplifting major chords, and they never shied away from those all-important "la la la's".

These compilations were assembled between 2008 and 2010, four volumes were posted on PPC and are now available again due to some requests for those long lost gems.

Vol 1 Details here 2008, May 2
Vol 2 Details here 2008, August3
Vol 3 Details here 2008, October 19
Vol 4 Details here 2010, February 28

RAIDERS OF THE LOST HOOK  Vol. 1 (2008)

In 1978, Greg Shaw wrote in the Powerpop special issue of Bomp: "Any way you look at it, Powerpop began with the Who (...and the Easybeats...). Their approach to songwriting was solidly pop - every song was short, catchy, hook-filled, built on bright, uplifting major chords, and they never shied away from those all-important "la la la's".
All the bands featured in the first volume of this new collection share this "undying search for the great pop hook". Some of them found "the near perfect hook", just for one song, one EP or even an album, and then lost it and never found it again. But the songs remain short, hook-filled and catchy. Here are "The Raiders of the Lost Hook". A 2008 PPC exclusive.

Special note : Congratulations to the first readers able to name the artist (real name and alias) featured on the inside of the booklet.

Bands (Songs) (Year)
Milk'n'Cookies (Tinkertoy Tomorrow) (75) / The Roulettes (Only Heaven Knows) (81) / Tim Moore (Rock And Roll Love Letter) (74) / Caspar Giles McCloud (Messin' Around) (79) / The Rockers (Don't Leave Me Tonight) (80) / Screen Test (I Am Sincere) (81) / The Krayolas (Aw Tonight) (77) / Vance Or Towers (Do Whatever We Want) (75) / The Boys (We're Too Young) (77) / The Innocents (Darlin') (76) / The Donuts (She May Be Your Girl) (80) / The Go (Tomorrow Night) (81) / The Boyfriends (I Need Your Love) (78) / Epicycle (Put Your Socks Away) (81) / Tweeds (Underwater Girl) (78) / The Raves (Chastity) (84) / Shake Shakes (You Can Run) (79) / The Action (She's Got My Heart) (82) / The Blazers (I Can Love You) (80) / Brad Long (Tell Me) (81) / Yipes! (Heartbreak Again) (79) / Colors (Week End) (80) / The Bell Heirs (Shaking It Down) (78) / Cargoe (Feel Alright) (72) / The Marbles (Computer Cards) (77) / Thundermug (Orbit) (73)

RAIDERS OF THE LOST HOOK - VOL 4 (2010)

In 1978, Greg Shaw wrote in the Powerpop special issue of Bomp: "Any way you look at it, Powerpop began with the Who (...and the Easybeats...). Their approach to songwriting was solidly pop - every song was short, catchy, hook-filled, built on bright, uplifting major chords, and they never shied away from those all-important "la la la's".

After the 3rd volume (2008!!!, it was a long long time ago) focusing on 90's power pop gems, this fourth volume compiles some of the best of the 70's-80's genre era, some bands might be new to you, but the hooks are here and stand the test of time.

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RAIDERS OF THE LOST HOOK Vol 1 (2008)

Re-upped. Single link

Details of the original post 2008, May 2

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Volumes 2 - 3 - 4 still available

RAIDERS OF THE LOST HOOK - Vol 3 (2008)

In 1978, Greg Shaw wrote in the Powerpop special issue of Bomp: "Any way you look at it, Powerpop began with the Who (...and the Easybeats...). Their approach to songwriting was solidly pop - every song was short, catchy, hook-filled, built on bright, uplifting major chords, and they never shied away from those all-important "la la la's".

While the first two volumes were 70's-80's oriented, the third part of this new collection tries to focus on some "overlooked" gems of the 90's. Again the bands featured here share the "undying search for the great pop hook". So, you'll have the opportunity to hear some former members of the Nines, the Go-Go's, the Semantics, Club Wow or the Flashcubes but also future members of Superdrag and the Breakup Society. Another 2008 PPC exclusive. The first two volumes are still available here.

Bands (Songs)
The Paper Airplane Company (Hey Fella You Feel) / The Gravelberrys (Wonder Where You Are Tonight) / Millard Powers (Heart Attack) / Frosted (Homeless) / Four O'Clock Balloon (Angeline) / The Decibels (Change) / The Vandalias (Julie Come Around) / The Beltways (Kissing Time) / Beat Angels (All Around Your World) / Spinning Jennies (You're The Only One) / The Shame Idols (Skating Rink) / The Beatifics (Meantime) / The Tearaways (Nowhere Left To Turn) / Billy Sullivan (Go Crazy) / Who Hit John (Somebody) / Sins Tailor (I Don't Like It) / Smallstone (Chasing The Sun) / The Kelly Affair (That School) / The Frampton Brothers (If She Were My Girl) / Brian Jones Was Murdered (Say) / The Infidels (Everywhere I Go) / Swinger (Best Friend) / Arty Lenin (Mr Acarious) / Michael Carpenter (Wild Honey)

RAIDERS OF THE LOST HOOK - Vol. 2 (2008)

In 1978, Greg Shaw wrote in the Powerpop special issue of Bomp: "Any way you look at it, Powerpop began with the Who (...and the Easybeats...). Their approach to songwriting was solidly pop - every song was short, catchy, hook-filled, built on bright, uplifting major chords, and they never shied away from those all-important "la la la's".

Second part of the new collection which shares again this "undying search for the great pop hook". Another 2008 PPC exclusive. First volume is still available here.

Bands (Songs)
The Deal (Don't Go Out) / The Explosives (A Girl Like You) / The Modulators (She's So Cynical) / The Nads (You Don't Know Me) / Action Now (Stop Pretending) / Caspar Giles McCloud (Make You Feel Like You're Mine) / The Moberlys (I Want You) / Stiv Bators (I'll Be Alright) / David Quinton (Make Up Your Mind) / The Mosquitos (I Know A Secret) / The Patriots (That Way) / The Sweat (Isn't Anything Secret Anymore) / The Marshalls (She's The One) / Tommy Rock (It's Later Than You Think) / Buddy Love (I Just Wanna Hold You) / Barry Knoedl (Baby Don't Give Up) / The Donuts (Johnny Johnny) / Powers Mowers (Silly Girl) / The Hi-Fi's (Look What You've Done) / Stanley Frank (S'cool Days) / The News (Don't Talk To Me) / The Shout (Sha-Day-La-Day) / The Toys (I'm Telling You Now) / The Werewolves (Lisa) / Rick Rock (Buddha Buddha) / Dave Rave Group (Weight Of The World) / Radio Van Gogh (I Hope I Get It All)