"Deep Fountains": THE WEEKEND MIX

 

I was inspired to put together a Fountains Of Wayne playlist after listening to "The Girl I Can't Forget," one of two new songs that was part of the b-sides and rarities compilation "Out-Of-State Plates." I've loved this band from day one and the majority of Adam Schlesinger's & Chris Collingwood's songs over their all too limited catalogue is nothing short of brilliant. The pop culture references got a bit too cute on their final LP, "Sky Full Of Holes," outweighing, for my tastes, the hooks and melodies. But compared to some other power pop records, what I think is their weakest release might as well have been "Revolver."

But back to "The Girl I Can't Forget," this song flips the switch inside of me that is usually reserved for songs like "Elenore" by The Turtles," or "A Girl Like You" by The Rascals"- pop music standards that are head and shoulders above all else. And it was relegated to a b-sides CD!

So, for the uninitiated who might only be familiar with "Radiation Vibe" and "Stacy's Mom," here are a dozen of my favorite deep cuts. For those who have already gone deep on Fountains Of Wayne, you know what I am talking about.

TRACKLIST
This Better Be Good
The Girl I Can't Forget
A Road Song
Hung Up On You
Leave The Biker
A Fine Day For A Parade
Michael & Heather At the Baggage Claim
No Better Place
Barbara H.
I Know You Well
The Senator's Daughter
Halley's Waitress

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