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Fountains Of Wayne

Fountains Of Wayne Format: Audio CD
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 159 ratings
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Track Listings

1 Radiation Vibe
2 Sink To The Bottom
3 Joe Rey
4 She's Got A Problem
5 Survival Car
6 Barbara H
7 Sick Day
8 I've Got A Flair
9 Leave The Biker
10 You Curse At Girls
11 Please Don't Rock Me Tonight
12 Everything's Ruined

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Chris Collingwood and Adam Schlesinger form the creative nucleus of Fountains Of Wayne, a New York-based band whose debut album combines soaring harmonies with sludge-filled guitars, clever wordplay with juvenile private jokes, innovative arrangements with shameless rock cliches... in short, everything good about popular music as we know it.

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Fountains of Wayne is one of the leaders of the latest in a long series of power- pop revivals. If the music sounds a lot like mid-'60s pop rock, it's no accident, for the songwriters are unabashed British Invasion fans. The songs on the debut album, Fountains of Wayne, take perky, '60s-like hooks and marry them to ambiguous, unnerving, '90s-like lyrics. Some songs offer an untrustworthy narrator; when the singer complains about "Joe Rey," a Eurotrash jet-setter, you wonder whether he's expressing disdain or envy and whether the song's noisy guitar energy belongs to the band or to Joe Rey. And there's something about the pent-up Mersey-beat energy and pleading vocals of "Please Don't Rock Me Tonight" that make one suspect the singer doesn't really mean what he says. Schlesinger and Collingswood are undeniably clever, but they're not afraid to rock. --Geoffrey Himes

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.6 x 0.4 x 5 inches; 3.2 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Atlantic Off Roster
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 7567-92725-2
  • SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 14, 2006
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Atlantic Off Roster
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000002JX0
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 159 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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159 global ratings

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Scott B. Saul
5.0 out of 5 stars power pop at its best
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2006
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This is a classic work that has yet to be formally recognized.

FOW is a terrific power pop group. They have 2 other cds out that are good but not as earnest as this one. FOW tends to be tongue in cheek, smarmy, sometimes too cute. Their first cd, this one, is more pure and honest.

What makes the group so good is the lyrics. They are clever yet at the same time done in a unique, conversational manner. Like a close friend telling you a story, in everyday jargon only to music. The music is amped up... Ramones style (but more musically sophisticated).

All the songs are great, there is no filler. "Radiation Vibe" kicks off the cd with energy and a very catchy chorus. "Joe Rey" moves fast and employs a Nirvana soft/heavy style. "Shes got a problem" and "Sick Day" epitomizes the unique conversational songcraft. "Barbara H" rocks, rocks rocks! "I've got a problem" and "Leave the Biker" examplifies the wit in their songwriting.

The cd moves at a quick pace.

Interestingly, the very precious cd cover art of a little boy in pajamas acting out some fatasy, "I.m a superhero" thing perfectly reflects the tone and theme of this cd. This was music made, at the time, by and up and coming band that did not care what was in vogue and maintained a very real and honest vibe.

Their other cds are very good but not like this one!
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THR3CIAN
5.0 out of 5 stars Another 90’s Classic!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018
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This album does not disappoint! The cover art is just like it was when released and it still captures the childhood imagination of most any male Gen-Xer. The pressing is super clear and amazing as it really highlights the musical genius of Fountains of Wayne - a lot of which was lost on the original CD recording. Whether you’re a 90’s power pop fan, a Fountains of Wayne devotee, or someone looking for something different that plays well all the way through, this album is for you!
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J. Carroll
4.0 out of 5 stars A solid debut and a good indicator of things to come.
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2007
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As a relatively late arrival to this band, I've been working my way around their catalog finally getting to the debut. I found pretty much what I expected: incredibly clever wordplay wrapped around solid power pop hooks; this band has been solid since the beginning. "Leave The Biker" alone is worth the price of the CD; a tale that every guy who thought Joe Jackson's "Is She Really Going Out With Him?" needed an update, will be more than satisfied with. The CD is filled with various takes on life's little mysteries and it's interesting to see how close the band stayed to its roots. If I have any complaint, it is the overwhelmingly mellow music; a little edge occasionally would be appreciated, but as a debut this is a good indicator of how talented this band is.
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Indy Daddio
5.0 out of 5 stars Great pressing of a classic album.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022
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My favorite FOW release and this pressing sounds great. Such a feel-good album. Highly recommended if available.
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J&SLeavitt
3.0 out of 5 stars Treat yourself
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2005
First, a word on the rating system. Five stars, to me, denotes an absolutely classic album--the kind that comes around two or three times a decade. Three stars is a darn good album; four stars is exceptional.

That said, Fountains' first offering only has a few weak points. Foremost is the rough production. Though it hardly detracts from the listening experience, it's clear that Collingwood and Schlesinger put this CD together on a tighter budget than either "Utopia Parkway" or "Interstate Managers". We're treated to fuzzed out guitars and the occasional acoustic break across the album's 12 tunes--pretty standard mid-90s fare. We don't hear a lot of studio trickery or even varied instrumentation.

What makes the CD great is--as it should be--the songs. Fountains of Wayne simply write catchy tunes. After only a couple of listens one finds his or herself humming slightly ridiculous refrains: "When the DJ isn't hummin' a part of me suffers too," or "I've got a flair for getting in your hair," or "Each time you curse at girls you curse a little at yourself," or "Baby please leave the biker... break his heart." It's sheer genius, really.

Music ought to be about enjoying what you're listening to. It's hard to not enjoy Fountains' cheeky takes on relationships, Spanish hipsters, and bad parties.
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P. Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Long Live Fountains of Wayne!
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2016
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The 1st album by one of my favorite bands (different cover). This album came out in 1996 & still sounds fresh as a proverbial daisy. For fans of Fountains of Wayne, all the instruments (with the exception of bass) were played by Chris Collingwood & Adam Schlesinger. All the tracks were recorded quick & dirty in a matter of days for a fairly low budget. The birth of a legendary, and now lamented, American rock band. Long live Fountains of Wayne.
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Not My Real Name
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2017
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I took a chance of not knowing whether or not I'd enjoy Fountains of Wayne. Most have maybe heard one or two of there songs. So, it was a great joy when I heard some of their other tracks, and found myself enjoying listening to each one.
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Mark D. Bulla
4.0 out of 5 stars When is a picture not worth 1000 words?
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2016
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The cover didn't match the picture, but the CD was in good shape, it was shipped quickly, and it was a good price!
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John Coburn
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2017
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great cd by an underrated group
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Alessandro
4.0 out of 5 stars COPERTINA ALBUM SBAGLIATA
Reviewed in Italy on January 25, 2019
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il cd è perfetto, i fountains of wayne sono dei grandi eh, ma, amazon, metti la copertina giusta per la versione cd? grazie.
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Alessandro
4.0 out of 5 stars COPERTINA ALBUM SBAGLIATA
Reviewed in Italy on January 25, 2019
il cd è perfetto, i fountains of wayne sono dei grandi eh, ma, amazon, metti la copertina giusta per la versione cd? grazie.
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P. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh man! Life get's better- now available on amazing quality VINYL
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2013
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Discovered FoW in 2007 after Traffic and Weather and having become resigned to entering my 5th decade listening to pre-90's Dad-rock & pop and becoming increasingly distanced from any current artists. FoW may not be rewriting the musical landscape but they do their thing with poise, awesome lyrics and a power pop sensibility second to none. And now, just to make life even sweeter, their new record company have started reissuing their back catalogue on vinyl, great, heavyweight slabs of it. Check 'em out man. Part of me never wants a relatively undiscovered personal favourite to go mainstream, but that's pure musical snobbery. FoW deserve much wider recognition - whether they achieve it is down to you. Vinyl, CD or download. It makes total sense.
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こころのこり
5.0 out of 5 stars Fountains of Wayne ♪　疾走してる
Reviewed in Japan on July 6, 2014
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1stです、疾走系パワーポップでしょう、ピュアな青さが光る素敵なフルバムです。『Leave the Biker』ひねくれてストレートな所がお気に入り。尖ってないけど軟じゃない、重めのギターサウンドがいい感じです。
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Henri
4.0 out of 5 stars Okee
Reviewed in Germany on September 12, 2019
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