This Is What Makes Us
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| This Is What Makes Us | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 5 November 2007 |
| Recorded | Chem 19, Hamilton Jan-Feb 2007 |
| Genre | Indie rock, indie folk folk rock |
| Length | 33:32 |
| Label | Gargleblast Records[1] |
| Producer | Andy Miller, Foxface |
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The List |   [2] |
| The Scotsman | [3] |
This Is What Makes Us is the debut studio album by Scottish indie rock band Foxface.[4][5] It was released on 5 November 2007 on Gargleblast Records.
The album was produced by Andy Miller and features guest performances from folk musicians John McCusker and Andy Cutting.
Critical reception
[edit]The Scotsman called the album "a dynamic debut," writing that it fashions "an idiosyncratic link between folk influences, pop melodies and more strident rock'n'roll elements."[3]
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Foxface
- "Monster Seas"
- "The Cold South"
- "Across to Texa"
- "We Can't Afford to Go"
- "Winners/Losers"
- "Face Looks Familiar"
- "Line and Hand"
- "Honour and Promotion"
- "Last Waltz"
- "Dragstrip"
- "What Do You Believe In?"
Personnel
[edit]- Michael Angus - vocals, guitar, production, artwork
- D. John Ferguson - drums, accordion, production, artwork
- Jenny Bell - bass, vocals, production, artwork
- John McCusker - fiddle ("We Can't Afford to Go", "Dragstrip")
- Andy Cutting - diatonic accordion ("Honour and Promotion", "Dragstrip")
- Andy Miller - production, recording
- Kenny McLeod - mastering
- Charlie Blackledge - photograph
References
[edit]- ^ "This Is What Makes Us, by Foxface". Gargleblast Records Bandcamp.
- ^ "Foxface - This is What Makes Us". The List. 29 November 2007.
- ^ a b "CD reviews". www.scotsman.com.
- ^ "Tradicals". HeraldScotland. 3 March 2007.
- ^ "Foxface @ Hinterland Festival, Glasgow, 1 May | The Skinny". www.theskinny.co.uk.