
B-sides are supposed to be throw-away tracks, the rejects that didn't make the cut. But the majority of the tracks Chad VanGaalen classifies as such are worth much more than that nerdy kid picked last in 4th grade gym class. "Stuffed Animal" may begin with a strange and awkward beginning, but as it progresses, VanGaalen churns out an unforgettable melody. And that harmonica solo on "Microscopic World" comes damn close to reaching the near perfect electronic notes that dominate "TMNT Mask". These songs would fit [...]