The Smithereens

The Smithereens are often accused of wearing their mid-Sixties rock & roll hearts on their
sleeves, of merely recycling influences which run the gamut from A to B (Beatles, Beach
Boys, Beau Brummels). For those who'd shrug them off as hopelessly retro, the group
makes moves like inviting the Cowsills to sing backup on one song from Blow Up, a gesture
either so warped it's cool or just plain pathetic. Even the album's title goes beyo... More >