Southpaw - Pop Secret

Review by Modesto Fernandez Mera

Album Review: Pop Secret by Southpaw – A Quirky Czech Gem Released in 2001, Pop Secret by Southpaw is an intriguing mashup of pop and rock that somehow manages to feel both nostalgic and ahead of its time. Hailing from the Czech Republic and released under the label Escape, this album doesn’t just sit quietly in one genre—it jumps around like a hyperactive kid at a birthday party. Tracks like "Wonderfull Art" and "Female Em@il" stick out for their unconventional charm, making Pop Secret worth a revisit. First off, let’s talk about “Wonderfull Art.” Yeah, they spelled it wrong (or maybe it’s intentional?), but who cares when the track hits so hard? It kicks off with this infectious guitar riff that feels plucked straight out of a ‘90s alt-rock playlist. The vocals are raw yet polished enough to keep you hooked, and there’s something oddly satisfying about how chaotic the chorus gets. You don’t expect perfection here—you get personality instead. That’s what makes it memorable. Every time I hear it, I’m reminded of driving down random roads late at night, windows down, not caring where I end up. Then there’s “Female Em@il,” which reads like a relic of early internet culture before social media swallowed everything whole. The song has this quirky, almost playful tone to it, blending electronic beats with rock undertones. Lyrically, it’s got this tongue-in-cheek vibe that feels refreshingly unpretentious. Honestly, it shouldn’t work—mixing tech references with emotional themes—but somehow, it does. There’s a moment midway through where the beat drops unexpectedly, and it’s like the music winks at you. It’s clever without being annoying, fun without trying too hard. The rest of the album follows suit, offering gems like “Last Man On The Earth” and “Love Me Fender.” While some tracks lean more toward introspective lyrics (“Music Is Gone” feels hauntingly relevant even today), others embrace absurdity (“Commercial Break” literally sounds like someone mocking TV jingles). It’s all over the place, but isn’t that kind of the point? What stands out most about Pop Secret is its refusal to take itself too seriously. In an era dominated by overly produced pop albums or brooding rock epics, Southpaw carved out their own weird little niche. And sure, some songs might feel dated now, but that only adds to the charm. This album is like flipping through an old photo album—messy, imperfect, but full of life. Here’s the kicker: listening to Pop Secret feels like rediscovering an old friend you forgot existed. Maybe that’s why no one talks about it much anymore—it doesn’t scream for attention. But hey, sometimes the best things come wrapped in plain packaging. So go ahead, give it a spin. Who knows? You might just find yourself humming “Wonderfull Art” days later, wondering why more people haven’t heard of Southpaw.

Artist: Southpaw
Album: Pop Secret

Czech Republic

2001

Rating: 3.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Healthy Drug
Mountain Song
Having A Hero
Music Is Gone
Female Em@il
Com.Desire
Last Man On The Earth
Sun@Noise
Commercial Break
Wonderfull Art
Intellygent Songs
Love Me Fender
Last Man On The Earth 2

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Southpaw - Healthy Drug

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Catalog Numbers

5 36077 4
5 36077 2, 7243 5 36077 2 2

Labels

Escape

Listen online

online luisteren
online anhören
écouter en ligne
lytte på nettet
kuunnella verkossa
ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
ouvir online

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Cassette
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CD

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Monitor-EMI s.r.o.
Copyright (c)	Monitor-EMI s.r.o.

Barcodes

Rights Society: OSA
Rights Society: BIEM
Barcode: 724353607746

About Southpaw

Czech indie pop/rock group (1989-2011). Members: Jiří Burian alias aka Jan Janečka Karel Havlíček alias Adam Voneš Jaroslav Svatoš alias Tomáš Konůpka Discography: Pop Secret (2001) Pleasure You Can Measure (2003) Boys Make Noise (2004) Heartdisk (2006)

Members

Tomáš Konůpka
Jiří Burian
Jan Janečka
Jacquez Tosh
Karel Havlíček

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *Pop Secret* by Southpaw, released in 2001 in the Czech Republic, is like a time capsule of early 2000s pop and rock vibes. It even includes two versions of the track "Last Man On The Earth." One of the songs, *Female Em@il*, sounds like it could’ve been inspired by the rise of internet culture back then. How wild is that?

Comments

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2025-03-14

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productiongucerresmi

2025-03-13

Dobrá motivace.. při cvičení?! ??

beckyzhouhill

2025-03-13

Kratom je healthy drug!

karenjessup3

2025-03-12

Is Kratom healthy drug?

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2025-03-11

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2025-03-11

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meatnthree

2025-03-10

What The Fuck ? SouthPaw not musical quality ?...
This is One of Famous Czech Band... Atmosferic, Emotional and What is Most Important - It Is Music From Heart !!!