While reflecting changes in technology and distribution, today’s EPs are vital tools for musicians. Back in the old days, 45s usually had one song on the A-side, usually a hit or lead single, and a supplementary tune on the B-side. Conversely, EPs often feature three to nine songs, providing a more complete view of an artist’s work free from the dedication of a full album. Because of their increasing use, I included more EPs in this year’s list. Additionally, this style is advantageous for the many “rookies” out there. Like my albums list, many bands have those melodic and catchy elements rather than being strictly “power pop.” Enjoy!
- Softjaw “Softjaw”
- The Second Season “Undertow”
- The Junior League “Nattering Nabobs”
- Shake Some Action! “Trip to Yesterday”
- Paul Crane and the Overend Watts “Halfway Home”
- The Genuine Fakes “Extended Play Vol. 1”
- Peter Freebairn “Silhouettes & Cigarettes”
- Big Bad Bobby and the Shoe Horns “Like That, But Louder”
- Wyatt Funderburk “Fleeting and Finite”
- Wifey “Just a Tease”
- Gramercy Arms “The Making Of The Making Of”
- Sad About Girls “Sad to Go”
- Jordan Jones “And I, You”
- The Dynamo Hymn “The Dynamo Hymn”
- Daz & The Demons “8 songs”
- The Drywall Heels “Today’s Top Hits Playlist”
- Big City “Full Service”
- Classic Traffic “Turn It Up”
- The Leb Trip “Rising High”
- The Sunchymes “In the Back of Your Mind”
- Secret Molecules “High Tide”
- Sweetboy “A Day in The Park”
- Housewives “Home At Last”
- The Fuzzy Berries “Goji”
- Peter Hall “What Are You Waiting For?”
