Apr 12th, 2007 · Fountains of Wayne's immensely catchy pop-rock songs come with a powerful undercurrent of sly cynicism, but also a keen understanding of everyday people and the way they live. The band's new album is titled Traffic and Weather.
Keywords: Weather · Traffic · songs · album · Fountain · Sly · Wayne · Fountains of Wayne · cynicism · undercurrent
Mar 2nd, 2007 · Ruthie Foster opens "Up Above My Head" with a minor-key electric-piano riff, conjuring up Marvin Gaye and the '70s pop-gospel hits of The Staple Singers. Then comes the 43-year-old Texan's warm, down-to-earth voice, with its undercurrent of wistfulness shining through.
Keywords: electric · gospel · Texans · conjure · Marvin Gaye · The Staple Singers · warmth · Ruthie Foster · Up Above My Head · undercurrent
