Look/hear: Jangle pop

This weekend, I found two new bands, and re-discovered an old one. I think this month's theme is jangly songs with pop hooks.

Zookeeper, "I Live in the Mess You Are"

I couldn't find the EP version of this song, which is a lot better and a little more twang-y.

 

The Sundays, "Here's Where the Story Ends"

A female-fronted band that sounds a lot like The Smiths. The opening guitar in this reminds me of "Cemetry Gates." How did I not know about them before this?

 

Traveling Wilburys, "New Blue Moon"

The best supergroup of all time -- Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and George Harrison.