What is a power ballad?

[byebyepride.livejournal.com]

I am watching The Hits '50 Greatest Power Ballads', or at least that's what it claims to be. Now, 'Winds of Change' -- that's a power ballad. But 'Angels' (Robbie), surely that's just a ballad? The wikipedia entry suggests that Christina Aguilera's 'Beautiful' counts (that's on now) but does REM's Everybody Hurts? (just sh!te, but also just a ballad!). I hadn't thought of 'Don't Speak' as a power ballad, but it seems to fit the bill.
Perhaps I am being old-fashioned and stuck in the past by expecting a little more rock to my power ballads?
Perhaps we should have a poll, if only I knew how.

Comments

Re: McFly

[piratemoggy.livejournal.com]

It's my favourite thing they've ever done. I'm really glad they're releasing it as a single because I thought it might sit untouched like some of the brilliance on 'Wonderland' but not only have they released it, they have released it with that video which makes them look like cross-dressers when they're being boys (well, Danny definitely does) and is easily as bonkers as the song. Although it is probably true that I spend an unhealthy amount of time considering which of them should be female on a permanent basis and which of them are better off male.

The chart will hate it probably but I am satisfied.

Re: McFly

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

I love Harry. He is well fit.

Re: McFly

[piratemoggy.livejournal.com]

I sometimes migrate to Dougie but yes, very much so.