I like Kelly Clarkson, but don't consider her a guilty pleasure.

Carrie Underwood's album, though not as good as Kelly's Breakaway, is actually better than I expected. Guess she's a guilty pleasure.

There is lot of pop/rock that I have no problem being proud liking. The only reason I listed Brie Larson as a guilty pleasure is because she's only 15 and many of the lyrics (appropriately) reflect that.

BTW, Mandy Moore's self-titled CD is pretty good, too. I'll agree that when she started, she was BAD. Even Mandy admits it now.

For me it's

Static-X - Machine (don't much care for any of their other albums, but i greatly enjoy this one)
Powerman 5000 - Tonight the Stars Revolt

that's about it, everything else that's questionable i can justify as somewhat cool within my group of friends.

The 2nd Rentals album

I still listen to the Aqua CD. The one with Barbie Girl on it.

Maroon 5's hit singles.

Journey.
Specifically Infinity era Journey.
Yes, I've been made fun of and scoffed at for this but I love me some Journey. Steve Perry is one of the consumate vocalists of the 70s with a technical prowess that doesn't sacrifice emotional attachment. And Neil Schon, who cut his teeth in an earlier version of Santana, is a melodic, warm-sounding guitarist. I find the songs off Infinity to be anthemic, celebratory, and powerful good arena rock fun.

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Originally posted by emptyset:
Journey.
Specifically Infinity era Journey.
Yes, I've been made fun of and scoffed at for this but I love me some Journey. Steve Perry is one of the consumate vocalists of the 70s with a technical prowess that doesn't sacrifice emotional attachment. And Neil Schon, who cut his teeth in an earlier version of Santana, is a melodic, warm-sounding guitarist. I find the songs off Infinity to be anthemic, celebratory, and powerful good arena rock fun.

There are definitely some karaoke classics by Journey in my library!

Couldn't agree with you guys more.

Anything by Steely Dan. I love that stuff but is soooo opposite the stuff I usually listen to. Those cheesy 70's guitar solos rock!

There's this 70's song my older sister exposed me to. It's called "Never Let Her Slip Away" by an artist called Andrew Gold. Does anyone know this song?

It's ultra guilty pleasure. I think the song is so teenybopperish but I love it. I would not even dare play that song if any of my buds are over.

Phil Collins has always been one for me, though I can't defend his last couple of albums. I love Genesis though with him and also with Peter Gabriel. I'll even admit (gasp!) that they are my all-time favorite band. Critics are always harsh towards the later albums, especially Invisible Touch, but I love all of them. They don't get enough credit for being able to reinvent themselves time and time again, while becoming more and more popular (despite getting older... and balder in Phil's case).

I'd also argue that 90% or more of the population would secretly admit to liking something by Journey.

The All-American Rejects

They might not be a guilty pleasure to other people, but to me it kind of is.

Like these songs:

"Swing, Swing"
"Time Stands Still"
"Dirty Little Secret"

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Originally posted by Carlito's Way:
The All-American Rejects

They might not be a guilty pleasure to other people, but to me it kind of is.

Like these songs:

"Swing, Swing"
"Time Stands Still"
"Dirty Little Secret"

I'll admit I do like "Swing, Swing," but "Dirty Little Secret" makes me sick .

Yeah.. I guess that's why it came in last

"Dirty Little Secret" is the best song on that solid CD IMO.

"Swing Swing", "Time Stands Still" and "Dirty Little Secret" did not come from the same CD.

Crowded House. One of my all-time favorite bands, but I'm embarassed to play them for most people. They are utterly legitimate, but I'm not totally impervious to their "uncool" status among the hip.

I know that. I meant it's one of the best on All American Rejects' solid CD.

"Hide and Seek" by Imogen Heap .

...anyone else with me on that one?