{"id":7000,"date":"2015-11-02T13:05:13","date_gmt":"2015-11-02T13:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-foxing-dealer\/"},"modified":"2018-03-21T22:03:15","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T22:03:15","slug":"album-review-foxing-dealer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-foxing-dealer\/","title":{"rendered":"Album Review: Foxing – Dealer"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"image\"Since the release of ‘The Albatross’<\/i> in 2013, St. Louis’ Foxing<\/b> have been winning over admirers for their charming blend of emotional indie rock and subtle post-rock. Now with the release of ‘Dealer’<\/i>, they return with a record that is honest and thrives on their vulnerability as songwriters and musicians, with the final result being an enchanting and thoroughly engaging work.<\/p>\n

At its spine is a band who purposely isolated themselves away from the world to explore their self-doubt and to challenge themselves as a band. It definitely sounds like they’ve lived up to the challenge. From the start ‘Weave’<\/i> is a wonderful, breezy opener that sets the atmospheric tone and also serves as a closure to ‘The Albatross’<\/i>. Meanwhile, ‘The Magdalene’<\/i> highlights the dynamic drum work of Jon Hellwig who, alongside twiddly guitars, reinforces the poignant sentiment of the track. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ll admit on my first initial listens, this album didn\u2019t connect with me. \u2018Dealer\u2019<\/i> is one of those albums that demands repeated plays. Once you\u2019ve done this, you\u2019ll grasp a firm understanding of what and who Foxing<\/b> are. Throughout, it treads on the band’s musical and lyrical fragility. \u2018Night Channels\u2019<\/i> calmly builds to the point where you think the band are going to cave in, yet it explodes with the line of, \u201cFuture love don\u2019t fall apart.\u201d<\/i> One of the albums most poignant and beautiful moments comes in the form of \u2018Winding Cloth\u2019<\/i>. The instrumental number is delivered in a cinematic, post-rock fashion that is truly captivating; sombre pianos and strings leave you feeling mesmerised. <\/p>\n

Foxing<\/b> clearly have perfected the art of drawing listeners in and tugging at their heartstrings. \u2018Redwood\u2019<\/i> is mournful, documenting the end of a relationship with Conor Murphy\u2019s vocals alongside the band’s musicianship to create a powerful, emotional soundscape. <\/p>\n

One standout characteristic \u2018Dealer\u2019<\/i> has is its tendency to seamlessly drift from one song to the next. \u2018Glass Coughs\u2019<\/i> follows the aforementioned \u2018Redwood\u2019<\/i> easily through the bands atmospheric style that gradually crescendos to swirling guitars, before transitioning into \u2018Eiffel’<\/i> with ringing guitars and punchy drums. <\/p>\n

\u2018Three On A Match\u2019<\/i> sees out the album on a fragile note. Led by Murphy\u2019s guilt-ridden vocals (\u201cI\u2019m sorry\u201d<\/i>), haunting and dour keys complement a grieving horn slide in the middle. It is a fitting finale to a record that weaves throughout with beauty and sophistication. <\/p>\n

In conclusion, \u2018Dealer\u2019<\/i> is an endearing, intricate and delightful record. It plays on your emotions through subtle intensity and cohesive musicianship. With patience and poise, Foxing<\/b> reward you with a dazzling album.<\/p>\n

5\/5<\/p>\n

‘Dealer’<\/i> by Foxing<\/b> is out now on Triple Crown Records<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Foxing<\/b> links: Facebook<\/a>|Twitter<\/a>|Tumblr<\/a><\/p>\n

Words by Sean Reid (@SeanReid86<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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