Favez
A Sad Ride on the Line Again (Doghouse)
by Tim Den
Vocalist Chris Wicky of Favez calls himself “Ameripean” because of his dual residencies in Connecticut and Switzerland during childhood. It’s no wonder then that the same can be said of A Sad Ride on the Lines Again with its duality of American indie rock and European somber-anthems. Learning from American bands, Favez’s first US release has that big, warm, roomy sound that has helped Jawbox and Jimmy Eat World conquer stereos everywhere, but also the brooding, depressing magic trademarked by European greats Radiohead and Lush (Okay, so they’re both from Britain and not the continent. Sue me). Not a bad combination on paper, you say? It’s even better in reality.
(PO Box 8946 Toledo, OH 43623)