Can’t Stop Us/X-Ray Spex Tribute
Self-Released, 2019
8/10
Last year was an exceptional period for the long running punk outfit Foxy, who released the top notch EP Can’t Stop Us, as well as this hybrid X-Ray Spex Tribute that offers 3 of their own tunes, too.
“Bondage/Cliche Mash Up” starts the listen with much energy and attitude as saxophone from Geoff Yeaton adds much the lively setting while smooth vocals align with punk rock melody, and “I Am A Cliche” continues the mood with a punchy chorus and bouncy setting, as does the memorable “Oh Bondage Up Yours”. These ideal covers do much justice to the originals, while putting Foxy’s own harmonic spin on the classics.
The back half of the EP are selections from their excellent Can’t Stop Us record, and includes the anthemic and powerful “Last Glimmer”, while “Frozen” bounces with a youthful spirit. “Can’t Stop Us” finishes the listen with soaring vocals from both genders alongside strong percussion that puts a firm exclamation point on the strength of the EP.
The members of Foxy come from a long lineage of punk rock royalty, and their combined skill set and experience helps produce some really great tunes that point towards the early days of punk and New Wave. After a 15 year hiatus, 2019 proved to be an impressive year for the veterans, and let’s hope this momentum continues with more tunes soon.
Travels well with: The Hollywood Stars- Sound City; Professor And The Madman- Live At The 100 Club