The Feelies were an amazing band from the 80's that never quite got the attention they deserved. Jonathan Demme is a huge fan, putting their songs in his films and even giving them cameos as the prom band in Something Wild.

Glenn Mercer one of the chief songwriters, singer and guitar player from the band has just released a fantastic solo album, Wheels in Motion, that takes me right back without sounding like a retread. Even better, other Feelies make appearances on the record. Really, it's great, but don't just take my word.

Sample some track's on Glenn's MySpace page, or download the album DRM-free from eMusic (with a bonus track not on the CD), or pick it up from Amazon. It's on Pravda Records, so your better indie record shops should have it as well.