Seriously, over this admittedly small set of EPs and singles Voxtrot have proved themselves more creative, more listenable, and more consistent than heavyweights like Interpol and Spoon. On the other hand, they haven't cranked out more than one album's worth of material, so it'd be difficult to push my argument very far, but for now I'll stand by it. That said, there's one thing I'm certain of: I want more! Now, please.
I completely agree. Soft & Warm is freakin' amazing. YOU WERE ALWAYS UNDERGROOOOOOUND!!!
These guys are awsome. "Soft and Warm" is so great that I can't stop listening to it. I find myself singing it in the elevator at work even if there are people on with me. Great stuff!!
Get this now. I agree with everything the above reviewer said except one point: Soft and Warm is the one song to download if you're looking for a sample. It's an unbelievable track. These guys are amazing and their full length (coming in the spring) is sure to be outstanding.
Intriguing on first listen, toe-tapping on the second, these songs will become part of your life by the fifth listen. These are intricately layered, ferociously played songs, with melodies that hang around your head for days. Of the three Voxtrot EPs, this is probably the most accessible for those who don't know the group. Think early-model New Pornographers -- when, dammit, sometimes they just wanted to dance a bit. Like the NP's "Letter from an Occupant," Voxtrot's "Rise Up in the Dirt" packs more hooks than you think the song can handle. If you download just one track, make it that one -- then come back for the rest. Get on this bandwagon early.
