Friday, November 05, 2004
Subjects for further review: "Stacy’s Mom" by Fountains of Wayne
Sure, it’s the best Cars single of the past 15 years, but that’s not the key to its greatness. It’s the sadness hidden inside: "Since your Dad walked out, your Mom could use a guy like me" isn’t smarmy nor snarky, it’s a heartfelt "I’m sorry" to Stacy, and it gets me every time.
Sure, it’s the best Cars single of the past 15 years, but that’s not the key to its greatness. It’s the sadness hidden inside: "Since your Dad walked out, your Mom could use a guy like me" isn’t smarmy nor snarky, it’s a heartfelt "I’m sorry" to Stacy, and it gets me every time.
# posted by Thomas : 6:45 PM
