New Jersey based power pop band PoP, began as a quartet 20 years ago, and as is the case with so many bands, success eluded them and the members moved on to career and family. With the recent passing of one of the founding members, the remaining three reformed to record an album in tribute to their fallen colleague. The resultant EP, 3, contains five tracks of classic power pop in the vein of Weezer, Pixies and The Rentals. The EP has a smooth edge the belies the depth and rawness of the record. This is great power pop with all nuance and range one would expect from the genre and a great cover shot. This EP is a must have. Stream and buy 3 at the link below.