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np: "knees on top" - bikeride
i had heard these guys on a comp years ago, but i never really got around to checking them out at the time, as i was not so much into the shimmery pop stuff back then. but in the years since, i've learned to appreciate the '70's nostalgic summery-goodness of stuff like this. today has been a pretty good day for some happy pop - Fountains of Wayne, The Tyde, The Shins, and Bikeride. it's enough to even put me in a good mood tonight.
or maybe it was from finally getting to see Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. i'm really surprised that NBC took a chance on a regular programming night after just one episode, but then again it is a "reality" show and we know the networks just can't get enough of them. but honestly, this is the only one i've seen that is worth watching. just seeing the effect those five guys had on Brian was amazing. i wasn't exactly sure about the fashion choices, then again i'm straight and i cold probably use the service of them just as bad as Butch. and i just loved the catty little comments. i'm sure they could have a field day fixing me up. any chance you want to come out to Chicago boys? let's just hope NBC does the smart thing and continues airing this show, for those of us without cable.