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Luxury were a power pop

Power pop

Power pop is a popular musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and rock music. It typically incorporates a combination of musical devices such as strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements, and prominent guitar riffs. Instrumental solos are...

rock music

Rock music

Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...

band from Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the US state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857...

that began playing together in 1977. They released two 7" singles and one EP.

Luxury's single Green Hearts has appeared on The Declaration of Independents compilation as well as the Yellow Pills: Prefill

Yellow Pills: Prefill

Yellow Pills: Prefill is the 4th release by The Numero Group. Compiled with the help of power-pop mastermind, Jordan Oakes, Yellow Pills takes a look at some overlooked pop gems from 1979-1982.-Track listing:SIDE A# Green Hearts - Luxury...

compilation.

Band members

Rick Swan - vocals, guitar
Kerrt Swan - guitar, keyboards
Jeff Shotwell - guitar
Bryn Ohme - bass
Doug Taylor - drums

Discography

Stupidest Thing / What Kind of Question's That? (Angry Young Records 1978) [7" only]
Green Hearts / One in a Million (Angry Young Records 1979) [AYR 2479] [7" only]
EP #1 (Angry Young Records 1981) [12" only]

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