Utopia Parkway

by Fountains of Wayne

Utopia Parkway cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 6 April 1999
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 45:38
  • Community rating: 3.86/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Jody Porter, Brian Young, Chris Collingwood

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Named after a major thoroughfare in Queens, New York, this sophomore effort acts as a meticulously crafted conceptual homage to suburban malaise and fleeting teenage romance. The razor-sharp, character-driven lyricism of Chris Collingwood and Adam Schlesinger is perfectly framed by immaculately produced, 1960s-inspired power pop hooks.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, jangly, guitar-driven, infectious, witty

Tracklist

  1. Utopia Parkway (3:07)
  2. Red Dragon Tattoo (3:32)
  3. Denise (2:33)
  4. Hat and Feet (3:02)
  5. The Valley of Malls (3:23)
  6. Troubled Times (3:40)
  7. Go, Hippie (3:57)
  8. A Fine Day for a Parade (4:13)
  9. Amity Gardens (3:11)
  10. Laser Show (2:24)
  11. Lost in Space (2:20)
  12. Prom Theme (3:08)
  13. It Must Be Summer (3:19)
  14. The Senator's Daughter (3:44)

Credits

  • Fountains of Wayne - primary artist
  • Brian Young - drums, percussion
  • Jody Porter - guitar, vocals
  • Kris Woolsey - handclaps [lead handclaps, with]
  • Ron Sexsmith - backing vocals [with]
  • Conway Kuo - strings [with]
  • Garo Yellin - strings [with]
  • Ralph Farris - strings [with]

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