Rooney: “Blueside” (2003)
Boosted by an appearance on The O.C. in 2004, Rooney’s bright, vintage-pop influenced debut helped to keep power pop at least marginally relevant (along with bands like Weezer and Superdrag). At the height of rap music’s chart dominance, Rooney was the rare new artist that fans of ELO and the Beach Boys could get behind.
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Every Moment Has A Song 