Foxy is a 2023 studio album by American electronic music group Sparkle Division. The band's second full-length, this is a concept album following the events of a party in the late 1960s.[1]

Foxy
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Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 20, 2023 (2023-10-20)
GenreElectronic music
Length33:44
LabelTemporary Residence
Sparkle Division chronology
Classified EP
(2021)
Foxy
(2023)

Reception

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Editors at AllMusic rated this album 3.5 out of 5 stars, with critic Paul Simpson writing that this album successfully blends musical genres "retaining elements of exotica and spy soundtracks but adding '90s-style lounge grooves and breakbeats.[2] Writing for Pitchfork, Jesse Locke scored this release a 7.5 out of 10, writing that the album "stays compelling until the finish".[3]

Track listing

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  1. "Have Some Punch" – 3:00
  2. "Here Comes Trouble" – 3:44
  3. "Foxy" – 3:24
  4. "The Punch!" – 8:37
  5. "Bitch Fight" – 3:47
  6. "Oh Yeah!" – 3:04
  7. "Slip and Slide" – 3:09
  8. "We Were There" – 4:59

Personnel

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Sparkle Division

Additional personnel

  • Josh Bonati – mastering
  • Max Kaplan – saxophone
  • Craig Varian – drum programming
  • Michael Wertz – design, illustrations

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rettig, James (July 31, 2023). "Sparkle Division – "Foxy"". New Music. Stereogum. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  2. ^ Simpson, Paul (n.d.). "Sparkle Division – Foxy". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  3. ^ Locke, Jesse (October 26, 2023). "Sparkle Division: Foxy Album Review". Albums. Pitchfork. Retrieved October 26, 2023.