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np: "maureen" - fountains of wayne

Fountains of Wayne, arguably one of the best power-pop bands of the past ten years has released a double disc collection of rarities, unreleased tracks, and a couple of new songs - and its pretty fantastic, as expected. i say arguably, because i think Sloan (who also recently released an excellent singles comp) is about the only band right now that would give them any sort of competition for the title. anyway, those of you who only know FoW from "Stacy's Mom" need to get your head straight and check out any one of thier three delicious albums, each chock full of hook-filled power-pop goodness. Utopia Parkway is my personal favorite, but you really can't go wrong with any of them. Out-of-State Plates, the new collection, is a fantastic addition to anyone's collection - FoW newbie or fanatic. from the newly recorded "Maureen" to the old school "California Sex Lawyer" there are at least 8-9 tracks guaranteed to get caught in your head like a fly in a windowsill. if you are looking for some fun road trip music for the summer, do yourself a huge favor and invest in some of Jersey's finest - you'll thank me.