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This dynamic duo hails from the 'burbs of Dallas. Imagine the spunk and sass of early Elvis Costello combined with a unique mixture of introverted colloquialisms, rambunctious drumming and lonely words of wisdom, and you have pinpointed the Foxymorons’ stylistic niche. The band's strength centers on James’ and Dewese's symbiotic ability to feed off each other's creative revelations and produce some startling pop gems. "Going Down!" graciously begins this indie rock escapade with a crisp synthesis of Big Star guitar and inspired songwriting that's equal parts empathetic and gratifying. "The Duke of Gloucester" employs a majestic acoustic guitar that's coolly strummed over the lyrical manipulations that emanate from the Foxy's sharp collective mind. What’s so endearing about Calcutta is its wholesome rawness; it's a lo-fi recording that lacks any pretentiousness or excessively (and unnecessarily) slick production. Calcutta bares the soul of its creators: a soul molded by heartbreaks, betrayals and feelings of defenselessness. And while you can certainly point out the ‘morons influences, there’s no questioning the songwriting skill of these two young gents -- they're like a two-person assembly line, consistently generating quality pop products for the masses to consume.
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