Voxtrot
October 1, 2006
Last year I was on the web and came across two songs, Wrecking Force and Whiskey, by a band that hails from Austin, Texas called Voxtrot. Okay, they’re catchy got great guitar tones and they’re pretty smart. But why don’t I want to like them as much as I do like them? Maybe it’s because I embraced them so quickly. I’m always worried when i like something too fast because I usually end up hating it. So far I still like Voxtrot. They have 2 EP’s, Raised By Wolves and Mothers, Sisters, Daughters and Wives. The first EP, Raised By Wolves, showcases their influences which I would describe as a more aggressive Belle and Sebastian or Morrisey on his happiest day. It’s pretty rocking. The second EP Mothers, Sisters, Daughters and Wives is a bit softer, oddly enough reminds me of Supertramp at times. It is a very ‘nice’ album but not as compelling as Raised By Wolves.
Enough said, I am looking forward to their full-length and will be seeing them at the Bowery Ballroom in November (and from what I hear it’ll be a great show).
To listen to Voxtrot:
You can get a free download of ‘Soft and Warm’ by signing up on the Voxtrot mailer.
Or check out Voxtrot on myspace.
or
Voxtrot : The Start of Something
Voxtrot : MothersSistersDaughters&Wives
Reviewed by FJP
