Rating:

Fountains of Wayne have been around for 10 years now, so even if they only have three proper albums, it’s about time for the compilations to start drifting in. This one consists of 26 B-sides and rarities, plus two newly recorded tracks to lure FoW completists. The songs are mostly originals, but there are some interesting covers, including songs by Burt Bacharach, Britney Spears, and Jackson Browne. As is to be expected with a comp of this nature, the quality is a little uneven; there is, after all, a reason these songs weren’t on the albums. That said, this is still Fountains of Wayne, one of the catchiest damn bands on the planet. If you like power pop, you’ll find something here to enjoy.

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– Kevin

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