21. Puppy – “The Goat”

This has been a long time coming. Puppy first started making waves way back in 2015 with their hybrid of bubble gum pop and grunge. Cheap Trick meets Nirvana is how they were portrayed. Whilst it may seem that they have been a support slot and early afternoon festival slot stable for a goof long while, this is still their debut release. The harmonies are divine and frequent. There is a sugary overcoat but it hides a distinctly brittle Metal heart. This is pop with a venomous bite and I love the way it seduces you with sweet melodic whispers and then smacks you with a fearsome punch. Highly unique and highly infectious.