- Record Label: S-Curve Records
- Release Date: Jun 10, 2003
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings
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Positive: 73 out of 91
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Mixed: 6 out of 91
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Negative: 12 out of 91
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Apr 26, 2012Wow this is a great album. "Mexican Wine" is a great opening tune, other notable songs include "Hey Julie" "Stacy's Mom" "Hackensack" "Bright Future In Sales". The songwriting here is brilliant. Catchy tunes and nothing too light and fluffy. It's really a damn shame this band didn't get more popular in the airwaves. A true gem.
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Jun 1, 2012Still laugh like a drain every time I hear this! And in Hackensack they've written one of the great plaintive songs of impossible yearning. Wonderful stuff! Off to check out their other releases.
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PaulWNov 6, 2003
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grahamjdNov 5, 2003the difinitive sound of the summer. one of the best kept secrets in the entire music industry. a shame as they are one of the most rewarding bands in the history of bands who write the greatest, most catchiest songs.
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AlBAug 2, 2003
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timEJan 13, 2005the Shins who? Don't believe the hype about that overrated band. This is the record that lives up to the hype and more. Get it fast! Get it now!
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ScottWOct 2, 2003A pop masterpiece! "Managers" saves our generation from the sludge of spears, Timberlake, Eminem, and any Creed-esque mistake for music that we have driven ourselves into. The lead duo's obvious ear for real music (of any genre) reminds one of Brian wilson, Roger Waters, or even Thom Yorke. If the sound does not please, then surely we have sunk to a new low in modern music.
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MusicMavenJun 19, 2003
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JerryBJun 19, 2003This is simply the best pop record of the year. It's more consistent than their previous two releases and it simply must be picked up by anyone slaves away in a corporate office park and longs for something more.
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FabrizioLJun 23, 2003I'm sorry for my bad english...don't you think that AMG four and half stars are not a "poor" 60?!
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StacyJul 2, 2003
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JamesLJul 3, 2003The cd's very fun......not too edgy or too challenging....but when in the mood for some good pop, definitely fits the bill. I haven't read any mention of the song Supercollider....it's my personal favorite.
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WillNAug 25, 2003can't stop listening to it!
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FilazaferXAug 5, 2003This cd is pretty good, but not a masterpiece. Trying to decide if you should buy this cd? I will make it easy with this list of bands. If you like most of them, buy it. If you hate most of them, don't buy it: The Cars, Jimmy Eat World, Weezer, The Rugburns, Rick Springfield (hear song #3), and the Super Furry Animals
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MikeMAug 9, 2003How could you not like this? These guys are destined to break through. Bright Future in Sales is hysterical. Great album, turn it up loud - you'll love it.
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AndrewTSep 21, 2003Reminds me very much of Squeeze. Direct to the point, you do not have to play this one too many times to get it. Makes you wonder who did the "Uncut" review "They're diminished by trying to touch too many bases, often lapsing into sub-Oasis stodge."
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ScottF.K.Sep 5, 2003Insanely great songwriting, perfectly executed. Funny, sweet, ironic and edgy. The best pop rock LP in years. A masterpiece.
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Jessy(jessica)AJan 7, 2004I Like it alot
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BrodyKMay 29, 2004This is great!
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manu...May 7, 2004perfect pop.
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DillyndSep 1, 2005this is the best cd ever made they rock the party and will rock on forever!ROCK ON
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LukeBMay 27, 2006Stacy's Mom 4 eva!
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HenreyDJul 4, 2006Awsome
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BStabileNov 13, 2003
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SnoopyDec 10, 2003IT's great but casually overated. If there was a little more excitment i could fall 4 it! Don't trust media comments just cuz they're 10 4 10! listen 2 it yourself b4 u go outta your way get it! it's a great record and original if like different music u gotta get it!
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BrianMJun 21, 2003This is FOW's best album to date. Extremely catchy, polished pop-rock.
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williamcJul 20, 2003wonderful lyrics.... they gave a great interview on npr
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RachelGJul 7, 2003Infectious - as all others that came before. The best thing you can do at a desk job is listen to FOW singing about how lame that job you're doing is.
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MaxMJul 9, 2003Each album has had its strengths and this one is equal to its predecessors in every aspect. One of the year's ten best so far!
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DavePAug 22, 2003A great piece of powe pop extraordinaire. If you loved Ben Folds' "Rockin The Suburbs", "Welcome Interstate Managers" is a fantastic companion piece.
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ryanfMar 23, 2004you should all listen to it
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SharonsNov 29, 2005Loved the album. It's great fun, each and every song.
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RicoA.Aug 12, 2005The best album of the year, and their personal best. Different musical styles on each song, all catchey and all infused with wit & knowledge.
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TheCriticJul 10, 2006tim E, you obviously know nothing of rock music or anything of the sort, to say that the Shins are bad. You know where to shove that comment...
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ChrisSDec 1, 2003Hey, at least it's round. I mean if they made a square one who the hell could play it?
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PeterSJun 16, 2003Fine record
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ButtLicketJun 23, 2003Good
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BillHJul 21, 2003
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SkipBSep 22, 2003Fantastic collection of power pop. This is a disc full of hits that are extremely infectious with more hooks than your Dad's tackle box. Great writing, melodic harmonies, you'll find yourself singing along with a smile. It turned me on to their earlier work that also contains some real gems. They deliver in person as well giving a knock-out performance that leaves your head reeling.
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bobbymSep 22, 2003I like it yes !
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AdamS.Feb 25, 2004Aside from that stupid country song, this CD is my favorite all time.
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vikkipMar 16, 2004This is the best CD i eva purchased anyone who says otherwise obviously doesn't have any taste in music!
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timFeb 22, 2007Did I say the Shins were bad you idiot!!!!!!!!!!!! This is just on another level that their overrated Shutes Too Narrow. I know more about music than you'll ever know. Blow it out your ass.
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mitMar 24, 2007
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ErikHMar 20, 2007
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JoeyJoJoShabadooMar 10, 2007Did I say anything about the Shins being bad? They're just not on the same level as this album. At least I don't pull stupid comments out my arse. This album is sensational.
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ChadSApr 14, 2007After watching "Music and Lyrics", it dawned on me that I somehow skipped "Welcome Interstate Managers". Why? Because I was unemployed in 2003. "Stacy's Mom" brilliantly recalls The Cars' "Just What I Needed" and then finds its own bliss. "Hackensack" is equally catchy and unbelievably sad.
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Sep 24, 2010Great! This is one of the best albums of the last decade. If you don't own it buy it now. Every song is well written and performed. It says a lot for an album when you know the next song is really good, but you can't hit the skip button because the one playing is just as good.
Awards & Rankings
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Not only their crowning achievement to date but also one of the year's finest albums, period.
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