Artist: Fox Chase Drive
Album: EP
Label: Unsigned
Purchase: Myspace via Paypal
Release Date: 2007
Overall: 9.2
Music: 9.3
Lyrics: 8.9
Production: 9.4
Catching the attention of my friend and I in mid-2005, Mississippi’s Fox Chase Drive had some rough demos online that to this day remain two of the most played songs on my iPod. I automatically set out trying my best to promote them. They’re my favorite unsigned band. I was stoked when they got their new material done.
Hooking up with Class of 98’s Nick Baumhardt was a great choice, as his own band shows he knows a thing or two about crafting great songs. For being an unsigned self-release, the production here is solid. Everything sounds clean and crisp.
Blaring guitars open “24 to Nothing” and proceed to set the pace before the explosive chorus. A hearty synth line in the chorus is reminiscent of Motion City Soundtrack and The Reunion Show.
A new version of former demo “Close the Door” is much better than its predecessor and should have fans of sold pop/rock drooling for more.
“Promise Me So” closes the disc with enough sugary goodness to give you a cavity or two.
The only drawback to this EP is the super-short track listing. I would’ve enjoyed having the song “So California” re-recorded and tacked on to the end. Actually, I would’ve enjoyed anything else they could cook up. This band will be going places soon enough as some of our brothers-in-media are finally picking up on how good these dudes are. It’s only a matter of time before labels come knocking.
Track Listing:
1. 24 to Nothing
2. Close the Door
3. Promise Me So
I absolutely LOVE this band! They are so talented and are so much fun to see live. They always put on a great show. It’s great to see them getting good reviews. I know they will be going to bigger and better places very soon. “Close the Door” is definately my favorite track. You can’t help but move to it. CHECK THESE GUYS OUT!!!