Fairfax is a band that sounds like a lot of other bands, which is their biggest problem. The formula is pop-punk, basically hooky songs with crunchy guitars done in a fast tempo, but with some emotional singing about a bunch of crap no one cares about.
But there is talent lurking beneath the radio-friendly sounds, the singer has a great voice which would be a lot better if he started singing about some real shit, like getting loaded and driving around in custom Trans Ams with 3 or 4 hott ladies itchin’ for some real lovin’. But instead we get pussy stuff that I just can’t get into. Sure, I may be an acne-scarred 3-time loser with a greasy mane and a built-in-bong in my cherry ‘am, but I know when shit needs to rock a lot harder and that’s the problem here. I need some edge in my music and this is all KROQ speciality lite-punk. I wish these dudes well because clearly they’re looking to get famous, but unless they unleash the beast within, they won’t be rockin’ my scene any time soon.
Fairfax Reviewed by Chaz Bartok
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