Sannie Fox - Serpente Masjien CD [NEW / SEALED]

Serpente Masjien is the first solo effort from Sannie Fox, formerly of Machineri. In general, it draws heavy influence from the blues and rock bands on the 70s while the vocals serve as the driving force. In fact, the vocals demand attention with immediacy. Sannie Foxs voice is versatile, and her technique is comprehensive. Within the space of a few bars she can change gears from staccato spoken word phrases to full, soulful crooning. The sounds of a Stratocaster accompany her like a trusty sidekick, adding its characteristic blues undertone.

Halelan in particular captures the authentic psychedelic blues profile that Sannie Fox does so well. Its a perfect example of Sannie using her voice like Hendrix used his guitar it may be easy to tell whats happening, but theres an intangible brilliance that would be impossible to replicate. In contrast, Killer jolts along in a terrifying 7/4 time signature while the vocals sail through without wavering to showcase a more obscure aspect to her writing. Each track stands out with singular purpose like the gadgets on a Swiss Army knife.

The lyrics seek to conjure even further with cryptic messages and unabashedly obscure references. Much of the content is not immediately digestible. I for one fell that this works in her favour, and often felt that I needed to earn the right to understand them through multiple spins. Phrases like Hip Heretic/know where the light switch is had me wondering for hours, and I havent had lyrics affect me like that since I heard Voodoo Child or All Along the Watchtower.

Serpente Masjien isnt about understanding music on paper, its about having an instinct for it and letting raw talent run wild. In doing so, Sannie Fox has strayed off the beaten path and achieved greatness reserved for the artists of a bygone era. When I get my hands on the hard copy of this Im going to play the CD until it melts.

(Texx and the City review)

6007124773531

Just Music CDJUST734

2015

SOUTH AFRICA

NEW / SEALED

C22