Can’t Stop Us
Self-Released, 2019
9/10
The veteran punk outfit Foxy are celebrating two decades together by releasing 2 EPs simultaneously, one being an X-Ray Spex Tribute, while Can’t Stop Us offers us 6 new tunes of their timeless punk rock.
“Last Glimmer” gets the album off to an uproarious start with vocal harmonies and a melodic punk approach, where a sing-along chorus and quick tempo ensure a good time, and “Frozen” follows with an ultra tuneful delivery of timeless punky sounds.
Deeper into the EP, “Mess Around” offers a driving pace and crisp, yet fiery instrumentation to the affair, while “Can’t Stop Us” uses dual gender vocals with strategic ‘woah ohs’ that are addicting.
At the end, “Don’t Close Your Eyes” puts the talent of the rhythm section on display with deft percussion and bouncy bass lines, and “Devil Doll” ends the listen with a chunkier approach to their formula with even some post-punk nods.
An all star outfit consisting of members of 4-Gazm, Greg Antista & The Lonely Streets, The Damned and The Pushers, though Foxy were on hiatus for years while the members raised families and played in other bands, let’s hope this triumphant return is hopefully the precursor to a forthcoming LP.
Travels well with: Social Distortion- Mommy’s Little Monster; The Runaways- Waitin’ For The Night