Forget the unfortunate choice of band name, this is really Bob Forrest's post-Thelonious Monster solo album. Forrest sticks to what he does best, which is to write unflinchingly personal songs and deliver them honestly and directly with no fancy flourishes to make them go down easier. The exception here is "Song for a Kevin Spacey Movie", which I believe was written (and rejected) for the American Beauty soundtrack, and it receives the big, echoey production that announces it as AN IMPORTANT STATEMENT ABOUT LIFE. Too bad, it woulda fit in perfectly in that arty rewrite of "Hardbodies" - but it's the sore thumb on an otherwise heartbreaking album.

the songwriting and poetry skills on this cd are amazing. Two standouts for me were: Tennis Shoes and Cereal Song (both with the amazing John Frusciante on guitar) The songs on this c.d. are a dark and depressing but sound so beautiful and the lyrics are positive. I really hope to hear more from this group.

I have been a Thelonious Monster fan for about 10 years, and Bicycle Thief does the Monster one better. This album is tight, coherent and seamless. Bob's lyrics are reminicent of Beautiful Mess. You Come and Go Like a Pop Song is an enlightening experience.

I can't stop listening to the album because it grows on you so much. It is very good and Bob Forrest is trying sooo hard to get the world to see his side and he is so real with his lyrics. I can relate to soo much of what he is saying and i also am a big fan of John Frusciante. But they have their differences, they relate to the same feelings i have, sooo get ready for a RIDE. (I have been playing the CD for all my friends and they have great things to say....)

I can't stop listening to this CD. Forrest is obviously tortured, but musically, his work is astounding. Continued listening does make one wonder if he will ever overcome his personal demons (The Cereal Song in particular) or if he would have anything to write about were he successful. A beautiful album about one very confused man living in a very unforgiving town. Heavy stuff, but addictive

After sixteen years with Thelonius Monster, Forrest put out the Bicycle Theif record and once again it is ignored by the masses. This is a crime. His songs are honest cries of angst and hope. He is a survivor of music, drugs, love and every other pain center of life. He's stood drunkin, stoned, foolish and frightened at times and today he stands with dignity. BUY THIS CD! Never miss an opportunity to see Bob Forrest live, even though his live performances are hit or miss, they are always fascinating.