Customer Reviews

Foma

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(5)

 

 

They are a great band who deserve a ton of success!

I own all of the Nixons' cds, including the rare ones like six and halo. I love all of their music, and Foma especially. I've owned this cd for over 3 years, and it's still my favorite. I love the Metal/grunge/alternative sound that they put out, and every song on here is amazing. The lyrics are amazing, and have put a lot of my own thoughts into words that I could never have done myself. You need to buy this cd and all of their other cds, and go see them live. They're amazing!

_Foma_ is a most excellent debut by Oklhoma City's the Nixons. Although the song "Sister" might lead you to believe otherwise, this CD actually has a hard rock edge to it with songs like "Foma," "Fellowship," and "Blind" balanced out with ballads like "Sister" and "The Passion." Liking music on the heavy side, I like this album very much, although I also like the Nixons' self-titled follow-up CD, as well, even though it is less heavy. Heavy or not, the Nixons create high-quality, enjoyable songs. I recommend this album to all fans of rock music.

There really are so many better records that one could buy for better songwriting, but I generally enjoy albums that are consistent, atmospheric and are therefore more than the sum of their parts. Most "best of" albums consist of good songs, but lack atmosphere and so are usually no more than the sum of their parts. Using this logic, Foma is one of my favourites - listenable songs, nothing too annoying, but an atmosphere and consistency that pulls it all together in a very satisfying manner (other favourites of mine using this reasoning include Live's Secret Samadi and Natalie Merchant's Ophelia). The boys here do put a good melody over a very chunky riff, which, if you're in the mood to let out a bit of steam, makes this a very fun album. A dredging of the mid-90s mass of guitar-toting wannabes wouldn't be a success if this fine album didn't get caught in the net.

I had never heard the Nixons, so I decided to check them out on my friend's suggestion. I discovered upon listening to the clips that I actually knew "Sister", but I have no idea how. I like what I hear, so I buy the album. Wow! This is amazing! I mean, every song just blew me away! Where have these guys been? The musicianship is superb. The riffs are heavy yet catchy, the solos are amazing (this guy Jessie Davis could give Yngwie a run for his money!), the drumming is awesome, and the basslines are nice and fat. Not only that, but Zac, the singer, has a great set of pipes. I've certainly never heard anyone in a bathroom stall that could sing like that. Also, the lyrics are some of the best and most introspective I've heard from any band. I just wish they'd put all of them in the book, instead of just some of them (why do bands do that?). "Smile", "Wire", and "Drink the Fear" are particularly good, but man, there isn't a single bad song on here. The closing track, "Happy Song" is especially surprising. The whole album is pretty dark and brooding up to that point, and then there's this goofy song about nothing that's just a lot of fun. Perfection! I also really appreciate the very obvious Neil Young allusions in "Trampoline" (that guy rules!). And, "Passion" is a great acoustic track (but I don't get why she'd stay with the guy if she knew he didn't love her anymore?). Can't wait to learn how to play it. Dude, this is one of the best albums I've heard in a while, even rivaling the likes of AIC's "Dirt" and Nirvana's "Nevermind". I really wish I'd gotten this when it came out, I've really missed out on a gem and a half here. I can't believe these guys are from Oklahoma, I'd swear they were straight outta Seattle. If you love grunge (and dagnabbit, you'd better!), you need this album. BUY!!

This album starts off with a heavy rocking song called "Foma" and continues in this fashion throughout most of the album. Lyrically, it is excellent, the lyrics are very thought-provoking. If the only song you've heard off this album is "Sister" than you are in for a surprise. Most songs are a combination of rock and heavy metal with rage-filled vocals and metallic guitar riffs. For some reason I was surprised that a band from Oklahoma sounded this agressive. Probably the best song on here is called "Smile". Another good one is "Blind." In fact, basically most songs on here are great. If you are a fan of Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, or perhaps more recent material from Metallica, I would suggest this album.

I am a die hard grunge man. I love the 90's. I decided to come on Amazon and order a ton of albums from that era I had never heard full albums of: Candlebox, Collective Soul, Pumpkins, Primus...and then I thought, "hey, I remember that CD cover of the blindfolded girl...ah! the Nixons! They had that one hit, it's worth a shot and $2!" Let me just say, it's not worth $2, but is actually worth a shot - between the eyes. This is the worst album I have heard in recent years, and I recently gave Christ Cornell's second solo attempt another listen, so that's saying something. The Nixons are a very inconsistent sounding group, with immature lyrics and flagrant childish insults to religion. None of the musicians are terribly bad on their own (except the vocalist, who is horrible), but they certainly don't mesh with one another. Save your $2 and buy something worthwhile, like Madonna or Boys2Men (yes, the cd is that bad in comparison).

Sounds like everything else of this genre or era. I never feel bad for listening to it, but it never "moves" me either. It's neither bad nor good. When a Nixon song makes its way through the shuffle random on winamp I don't feel the need to skip it, but I never seek it out either. This rings true for all their albums. Easily interchangeable with so many other bands and maybe thats why they're not around anymore?

This album, is basically the same as the original, except for the acoustic version of Sister, which should be heard again and again by anyone who has, or has had, a sister. I've written to the group and explained my story and how close to what I've lived it is - I don't think they got it though. I definitely suggest you get this one, or at least get one of the albums with the acoustic version of Sister on it. That song is the only thing that brings Julie back, even if it's only for a moment in my heart...

Maybe I'm a little biased. I'm from Oklahoma City, and in a state that's best known for producing Garth Brooks and rodeo's, you have to love a band that springs up and rocks as well as the Nixon's did. There are only a handful of albums that I would ever give 5 stars to and this is definitely one of them. From the opening screams of "Foma" till the last note of "Happy Song" this is a great piece of rock music. Zac Maloy has one of the most passionate voices in rock and is presented well here. The underrated hero of the band has to be drummer John Humphreys. The drum work on this album is incredibly powerful and thoughtful at the same time. "Passion" is one of the most emotional songs I've ever heard and still get goosebumps from the ending, when I hear it. "Blind" a song about racism is an aggressive piece of music that gets a rise out of you emotionally just by the music, add the lyrics and it's incredible. Unfortuanately, this was the best piece of music the Nixons would release, falling into writing more accessible tunes for the next two albums. They have since disbanded. John Humphrey, Jesse Davis, and Ricky Brooks have formed a new band called Huver and when you get the chance definitely check them out. If Foma is the way you like the Nixons, Huver is right up your alley....