Jim Basnight

Hello Mary Jane/My Vision of You

Power Popaholic

This latest single from Pop Top is more of the really good, really punky power pop Jim’s known for. This kind of pop is a lot of fun to listen to.

“Hello Mary Jane” is punky feminist, as the main character likes Mary Jane for more than her looks. He knows he's got to treat her with respect and kindness. “My Vision of You” is sadder, a break-up song, but it never gets weepy or melodramatic.

In short, there is a lot here, and worth your time to listen. Pick up Pop Top, the album, too. It’s great.

Andrea Weiss