Something There- Remembering Jeffrey Foskett
Omnivore, 2025
9/10
Listen to Something There- Remembering Jeffrey Foskett
The legendary guitar, singer and studio musician Jeffrey Foskett sees his legacy preserved with these 25 songs that are fleshed out with some well known names.
The lively, power-pop spirit of “Tell Me” opens with no lack of melodies and plenty of sing-alongs thanks to The Pranks, and it isn’t long until “I Live For The Sun” showcases Foskett and Brian Wilson’s summery pop fun that radiates plenty of harmony.
Deeper into the listen, “Cool And Gone” illuminates Christopher Cross’ smooth pipes in a hazy delivery, while “I Wanted You To Know” allows for Foskett and Gary Griffin to align via the dreamy ambience of beauty.
Further still, Los Straitjackets are in attendance for the surf-rock fun of “Little G.T.O.”, and “Love Me Do/From Me to You” exits with David Pack accompanying Foskett amid the folksy acoustic guitar and retro nods.
Foskett was an imperative part of The Beach Boys as both a touring and studio musician, and enjoyed a solo career from ‘96 until just a few years before his death in 2023. His falsetto and ability to harmonize are documented well here, and certainly do justice to his many talents.
Travels well with: Christopher Cross- Christopher Cross; The Rubinoos- The CBS Tapes