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CD Review: Voxtrot's Self-Titled Debut
By Brendan Butler: 2007-05-28 11:29:18
Ramesh Srivastava’s high vocals, reminiscent of but not exactly similar to the Shins’ James Mercer, captures a pleasant innocence on Voxtrot, the first full-length album by the indie rockers from Austin, Texas. It’s safe to say that while the final outcome of the self-titled compo isn’t your average rock album, it’s not something terribly attention-grabbing either. However, there is promise, oh yes, there is promise. The band pulls out all the stops with a mixed bag of piano and violin-led tracks along with the more rock-inviting guitar principled ones. The lyrics are also in prime shape: “Cheer me up/cheer me up/I’m a miserable fuck” speaks to us all on the breezy “Kid Gloves.” Smart ass lyrics aside, the tunes “Ghost” and “Stephen” exemplify the phoned-in vibe of the first four songs, which border on bland. It isn’t until “Firecracker” followed by “Brother In Conflict” that things get more lively and compelling. But this adrenaline fails to carry over to the immobile, psychedelic “Easy.” “I’m here/I’m here/at the center of myself” makes “miserable fuck” look like poetic artistry. Although, to be completely fair to the boys, the best song on the album comes with “Every Day,” a solemn ballad that brings forth the need for some stability in life, so we can always have something to turn to. Through EPs and singles, Voxtrot has already established an adamant fan base. There is talent and potential here, but I’m just not feeling this particular mix. Let’s give it another go down the road and see where the new adventures of Voxtrox are headed.
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