The Yum Yums: Blame It On The Boogie (2002)

Hot, sunny summer days, long weekend... yeah, definitely power pop weather. Norway's Yum Yums, sounding a lot more California than Norway, are on the power side of the power pop equation, emphasis on the upbeat, frenetic guitar blasts, though with the bubblegum hooks still shining through.

They've been at it for more than two decades--their latest release is coming out later this month (and already available on Spotify)--and their work is ridiculously consistent. I may have a slight preference fo...