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Fountains of Wayne - Troubled Times Audio CD

A fair review of the Fountains of Wayne "Troubled Times" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Fountains of Wayne reviews here, or go back to the Fountains of Wayne tabs.

Fountains of Wayne Band: Fountains of Wayne
Title: Troubled Times
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Release Date: 1999-09-20
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Troubled Times 2: You're Just Never Satisfied 3: These Days

Derogatory Terms in the First review
com might have screened that review a little before allowing it to be posted. Wow, you'd think Maazon. Didn't someone recently in the sports world say that term and have to apologize to all of japan for that? Using the term "Jap" is unacceptable. If the cd is a Japanese import, say so. It has not been an acceptable term and so should not be used in this matter.
back to the cd-single, pretty good, but the b-sides are not worth the purchase of this cd. Their earlier singles , especially from the first album have far better b-sides.


Should've been on the radio!
Shame the red tape held it up. This was the Fountains' best shot at the radio for sure. The public would've been pleased. The most perfect heartfelt tune I've ever heard. Put on repeat forever and enjoy! Great job boys. Looking forward to the new record.


FOW's sleeper smash hit
FOW is one of the best bands, mixing the likeness of beach-brit pop with an Emo-Indy sound, but not too produced to be soldout. this is one of the best songs ever, i cant believe it wasnt played on the radio. Everyone should like the FOW!.


Proves the radio doesn't play the best music
As far as the B-sides go: "These Days" complements "Troubled Times" well as both show the more sensitive side of this versatile band. The fact that Troubled Times was not a radio hit baffles me and confirms that image is everything -- it's not about the music. These two could be put on any seduction / relaxation mix that you want to put together. The other B-side is good but not their best work.


As far as bands go. . .
As far as this single goes, though, you don't get your money's worth. Fountains of Wayne is one of the best out there today. Like any good fan, you purchase singles for the B-sides, right? Well this one really only offers one original FOW B-side and a Jackson Browne cover. Don't get me wrong, I love Jackson Browne-which is why I would rather listen to his rendition of "These Days" than FOW's- which sounds almost exactly the same. Surprisingly, FOW didn't add any of their usual flair to the Browne undertaking. "You're Just Never Satisfied" is the original FOW single that this CD offer, and it's a quality B-side, but not one of the best. You're better off purchasing the Japanese Import EP for this single, rather than this version. The Jap version has more tracks, including the ones of this single, and far better B-sides. It's more money, but it's worth it. "I'll Do the Driving" (a B-side included on the Jap version) is a song not to be missed.


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