Supergroups are often a dangerous proposition for record companies, and given the immense amounts of pure ego and cocaine involved, the potential for chaos amidst platinum sales is often too high to risk. But for every Zwan or Velvet Revolver, where prima donnas and/or exorbitant amounts of rehab cheques sabotage any attempt at longevity, there’s the chance to be a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young or The Mars Volta and actually succeed in working together to create beautiful/terrible music.

So where does American foursome Tinted Windows stand as they prepare to release their self-titled debut album in late April? It’s been a while since we’ve seen a full-fledged supergroup, and the band’s pedigree is practically approaching power-pop critical mass: Adam Schlesinger of quintessential pop wordsmiths Fountains of Wayne, drummer Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick fame, James Iha, former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist, and the crowning jewel, Taylor Hanson of, yes, ‘90s phenomenon Hanson. It’s always good to have a female singer, I guess.

The band already has a single out via Myspace.com, “Kind of a Girl,” and it’s pretty much what you’d expect: guitar-driven, power-chord rock with a sing-a-long chorus and vapid lyrics as well as an almost primitive ability to sink a catchy hook into you, complete with a totally ironic, self-consciously cheesy solo. They made their live debut at South by Southwest, hopefully with just as many detached facial expressions as seen in the promo video.

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Want more Tinted Windows? Check out this YouTube promo below:

“Kind of a Girl” promo video

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