Sky Full of Holes - Fountains of Wayne
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  • Summary: The ‘90s power-pop band releases a new album.
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  1. Positive: 13 out of 28
  2. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Lulled into a formalistic revery by their catchy choruses, you assume their content is as null as their groove. But in fact they're so girl-shy it's thematic, and refreshingly empathetic about women with problems.
  2. Aug 18, 2011
    60
    FoW's impeccably assembled works rarely stir little more than fond memories of their obvious influences. This is largely true of Sky Full Of Holes, though there are moments of irresistible sticky sweetness. [Sep 2011, p.84]
  3. Aug 19, 2011
    60
    No doubt they know to bury weaker material; the last few songs are less memorable.

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  1. Fountains of Wayne never fails to disappoint. Although this is not their best album (Welcome Interstate Managers still reigns supreme), they continue to rule their genre. The tempo is slowed down for this one, and there is an obvious melancholy note to many songs, but this is a very good album that is worth listening to. Right now. Do it. Expand
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