I recently got a hold of Fox Paws new EP Macondo. If you haven’t heard of these guys they are band from Chicago who sound like so many things at once. This isn’t a detractor; it’s a plus because their music is so much fun! It is as if you took Paul Baribeau, teamAWESOME!, and ska music with a dash of politics and tossed it into a one giant music whirlpool; this would be Fox Paws. They have a messiness about them is charming and infectious. Standout tracks include the opener “Baribeau” which is an homage to our big hearted bearded friend from Michigan. I like the song because it doesn’t try to copy a Paul Baribeau song, rather, it captures the spirit of his songs whilst being true to Fox Paws own hodgepodge style. All you need to know about “Arcadio” is that they do the trumpets with their voices and not since “Lady Madonna” has doing that been as much fun. “Rejoice!” is a great song that I can’t even describe, but does that weird radio voice effect that really fits with its anti-war themes. Everyone definitely needs to check these guys out, look for them and get caught up. You might dance without realizing.
Mp3:
Fox Paws-"Arcadio"
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