Fountains of Wayne: “Traffic and Weather”
Fountains of Wayne has been one my favourite bands since their brilliant 1999 release Utopia Parkway. Such gems as “Denise” and “Red Dragon Tattoo” irresistibly combined sardonic and witty lyrics with crunching power pop chords. The band finally achieved popular success in 2003 with “Stacy’s Mom” (from Welcome Interstate Managers) and the ubiquitous music video starring Rachel Hunter.
Now comes news that, on 24 February, FOW will release a concert DVD entitled No Better Place – Live in Chicago, recorded in widescreen format with 5.1 sound. I can’t wait.
Until then, here’s a live performance of the title track from their most recent CD, Traffic and Weather.
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