Magnapop

Showcasing Linda Hopper's honeyed melodies and Ruthie Morris' ferocious guitar work, Magnapop emerged in the early '90s but proved to be a more enduring act than many of their peers. Their literate, crunchy guitar pop made fans and friends out of R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Hüsker Dü's Bob Mould, both of whom recorded and toured with them. On 1992's Magnapop -- a collection of demos released as their debut album -- they continued the traditions of Let's Active and Big Star, then beefed up their sound on later efforts such as 1995's Rubbing Doesn't Help. Despite frequent lineup ...