First off, fans of Tommy Keene check this one out. Not only does lead singer/guitarist Jon Macey(check out his solo album!) sound like the perfect combination of Tommy Keene and Robyn Hitchcock, much of the material on this 13 songs sound uncannily like Keene and even Hitchock`s Egyptians. A very
difficult feat to pull off. While this is a 2005 release and recently
recorded, Fox Pass was, originally, a semi-legendary band on the Boston
music scene from 1972-1978, always on verge, cusp of big things. Now,
years later they get together and this eponymously titled debut bring us a healthy, happy dose of pure pop jangle, warm, familiar melodies and
excellent performances throughout! This version of Fox Pass has
Stephen Gilligan, who those familiar with Boston Music Lore of yesterday will recognize him as original bassist in The Stompers. It`s a complete success with only a few tracks falling short of pop glory(the few ventures into a more `adult` sound fall flat). A very high batting average in the area of .900. Bottom Line: The songs here are full of haunting, catchy chord changes, flowing harmonies and great melodies. There are wonderful layered vocals, solid melodic, inventive arrangements and sincere passion for classic pop sounds. Extremely Highly Recommended!!
Child`s Play - mp3
Hit Or Miss - mp3
Love For Love - mp3
Sometime Saturday Girl - mp3
The Wonder - mp3 |