Despite the play on words in the title, Ben Folds' newest solo effort just isn't up to the witty standards set forth by earlier work. Though his heavy piano style continues, some of the tracks get a little 'happy-go-lucky' and try maybe a little too hard to be funny. However, there are some stand out tracks including "Hiroshima (B B B Benny Hit His Head)", "Brainwascht" and "Effington" which offer some snappy commentary on suburban life. Overall Mr. Folds falls short with this one and comes across as a 40-year old trying to relate to a younger audience. Oh Wait... 5.5/10
-Katie
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