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Foot Foot / Casiotone for the Painfully Alone
Split

Oedipus (2006) Michael

Foot Foot / Casiotone for the Painfully Alone – Split cover artwork
Foot Foot / Casiotone for the Painfully Alone – Split — Oedipus, 2006

Los Angeles-based label Oedipus Records is an independent label run out of an apartment. As an individual doing the same thing with my label, I have admiration for the people of Oedipus. The latest release from the label is a split 7" from two folk/indie artists: Foot Foot and Casiotone for the Painfully Alone.

Casiotone for the Painfully Alone lead things off with "It's a Crime." The song clocks in just over three minutes. The sound fits in the lo-fi folk scene and the lyrics are simple, yet enjoyable. Honestly, this song reminded me of the music used in Wes Anderson films. So if it's not yet in one, I wouldn't be surprised to hear it in his next film. On the opposite side Foot Foot deliver the piece "Hysterical." Musically, the band delivers a mixture of emo and folk-rock akin to the slower work of Mewithoutyou. The song is highlighted by the use of the mandolin.

Folk isn't really my forté so I can't say that this release appealed to me that much. But if you're into lo-fi, folk, and singer-songwriter, this 7" might be up your alley.

4.5 / 10Michael • September 26, 2007

Foot Foot / Casiotone for the Painfully Alone – Split cover artwork
Foot Foot / Casiotone for the Painfully Alone – Split — Oedipus, 2006

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