If you ever wanted to hear something new and old at the same time, Faux Savant is it. This Washington, DC band has the sound to make it big and then bigger. One thing that got me going is the beat, I liked after hearing it once (which is rare for me).
Faux Savant started in summer 94 and haven't looked back. They mesh well together in both their musical style and lyrical writing. They have the hard-edge sound of the 90's with a distinctive New Wave 80's sound, which might help explain how they've opened for Velocity Girl and Cheap Trick - two different ends of the spectrum.
This entire EP off their vanity label is club, danceable music that sets you moving. "Why Can't I Get It Right" has the makings of a Top Ten hit with its marriage of good sound, beat and voice. "You Can Feel It" satisfies the punk/hard-edge with its guitar work of Bryan Davis while vocals of Darren Sloper shows great range. Bassist Andy Luper and drummer Mike Partaine always seemingly hit the right rhythm for each song. Of course, the slow "Standing Behind You" is perfect for calming down with its melancholy tones.
No special cover tunes, no fancy & expensive studio just five talented guys with everywhere to go. I can't wait to hear a full-length LP.
Faux Savant can be contacted on the WWW at http://www.cymedia.com/washdc/bandlinks/paolo.htm and on a public access show (ZTV Take Two) at http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/2578. For further information, contact Europhoria at Box 166, Centreville, VA 22020.
