In the anticipation for a record that many fans were certain would never arrive, Foxy Shazam emerged from the shadows of this hellish year with a restructured lineup and a truly stellar album that feels invigorating and 100 percent Foxy. Hip hop is also woven into the tapestry of Burn on “Into the Wild” before the madness of “Suffering” and “The Rose” bring the album to its heartily satisfying conclusion. We might not always understand where the band is going with their lyrics, but the party rages on and you won’t want to be the one to leave early. Lyrically, Nally is still wild and free, weaving plenty of imagery, metaphor and pure insanity into “Dreamscape 2020” and “In My Mind”. This album combines the same unhinged energy of the band’s early albums with the control and even restraint of the group’s last record, Gonzo. We now find Foxy Shazam on top of their own mountain “smoking stars” and carving a new path into what rock ‘n’ roll is and what it could be. Singer Eric Nally has always pushed the boundaries of genre- both sonically and lyrically- and Burn feels like the culmination of a journey well taken. From the jump, “Dreamer” and “Burn” evoked memories of classic Foxy while bringing something fresh to the table.
The quintet hails from Cincinnati, Ohio, where bandmates Eric Nally (vocals), Loren Turner (guitar), Daisy (bass), Sky White (piano), and Joe Halberstadt (drums) first joined forces in 2004. The band had been teasing fans with songs since April after their original reunion show was postponed (and ultimately canceled). Foxy Shazam's music is an unhinged, maniacal mix of piano, guitar, howling vocals, double-kickdrum percussion, and rock & roll theatrics. To the shock of none, Burn is everything we’d come to love about Foxy and more. Even more surprising was the news of a brand new album, out December 11. After a heartbreaking hiatus announcement in 2014, Foxy Shazam surprised fans with a reunion announcement earlier this year.
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