The band name originated from a slang phrase used by students at Eric Sean Nally's high school where Foxy Shazam meant "cool shoes". On February 7, 2010, their single Unstoppable was featured in Super Bowl XLIV.
In 2008, the band were named one of the 100 bands you need to know by Alternative Press. They toured with bands such as The Strokes, Bad Rabbits, and The Young Veins. In 2010, the band were placed on Spin's list of ten bands you need to know. Since then, they've appeared on TV programs such as the Daily Haibt. Also in 2010, vocalist Eric Nally helped write songs for Meat Loaf's album, Hang Cool Teddy Bear.
Foxy Shazam have previously toured with Hole and played this year's Lollapalooza festival. They've been appearing in more magazines supporting their latest release like Alternative Press and Spin. They played a 3 song set for The Daily Habit Show on Fuel.tv. They recently performed a 5 song set for shockhound.com. They also recently performed 3 songs acoustic for Spin Magazine, one of which was a brand new song entitled "I'm in love with a boy." The band performed a full set and interview on Chicago's JBTV in July 2010. The band have also performed a live an exclusive version of "oh Lord" for music discovery app and namesake Shazam.
Foxy Shazam's first album, The Flamingo Trigger is seen as a post-hardcore album, with some slight classical influences. The band more resembled peers such as Chiodos and The Fall of Troy. With their second release, Introducing, the band incorporated more genres into their sound, and even making ballads, though still with some post-hardcore influence. Their latest release, Foxy Shazam, has influences ranging from Gospel, Soul, and Glam Metal. The band continues to surprise fans by keeping themselves original.
A quote from lead singer, Eric Sean Nally: "When I listen to a Foxy Shazam record I think of Evel Knievel, Bruce Springsteen, my childhood, Van Morrison, my old friends from high school I don't talk to anymore, Elton John, the '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and beyond, Iggy Pop and my first kiss. One of my favorite things to do when listening to my music is to close my eyes and picture a crowd of six million people all chanting "Foxy! Foxy! Foxy!" The lights go out and my band walks on stage. It gives me goose bumps. It all makes sense to me. When you listen to our record, think of your favorite things and it'll make sense to you as well. Foxy Shazam is not concerned with what category it falls into. We want to stand for our generation. We want to be the biggest band in the world. We want to be the Michael Jordan of Rock N' Roll."
Many media outlets compare the band to Queen and Meat Loaf because of their use of theatrics and over-the-tops lyrics. The band themselves have noted the similarities but believe that they are just all influenced by the same things. It's not always music that influences the band, it could even be a smell that triggers a memory.
Eric Sean Nally has said an album that influenced him was Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill. The magazine Alternative Press has compared the band to bands like Queen, My Chemical Romance, and The Darkness while also believing that the band has a very unique sound that should best be seen live.
Intro/Bombs Away
Foxy Shazam Lyrics
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Darkness crawls coming in from all sides
That's it I quit
And all the targets have been hit
Our home, our vine
We'll all have vengeance time
Little pieces of their bodies blowing in the wind
Bombs away
Bombs away, bombs away
Little pieces of their bodies blowing in the wind
Bombs away
I said bombs away
One, two, three, four, boom!
The first verse of Foxy Shazam's song "Intro/Bombs Away" starts with a very intense imagery. The singer describes how the "sun crashing down from the sky" and "darkness crawls coming in from all sides." The language suggests that something catastrophic has happened or is about to happen, and the tone is very ominous. The second verse reveals the cause of the destruction - bombs. The singer declares that they are quitting and that all the targets have been hit. They vow to seek vengeance against their enemies, and the chorus of the song repeats the phrase "bombs away" over and over again. The final line punctuates the whole song with a burst of energy - "One, two, three, four, boom!"
The lyrics of this song are incredibly powerful and intense, but they are also open to interpretation. Some listeners might interpret the song as a call to arms or a declaration of war against an enemy. Others might see it as a protest against violence or a critique of militaristic culture. Still, others might simply enjoy the song as a high-energy anthem that gets them pumped up and excited. Whatever the interpretation, "Intro/Bombs Away" is a complex and emotionally charged piece of music that demands attention and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the sun crashing down from the sky
The world is collapsing in on itself, with everything falling apart.
Darkness crawls coming in from all sides
The despair and horror of the situation is setting in.
That's it I quit
The singer has given up and is resigned to the destruction happening around them.
And all the targets have been hit
The goal has been achieved and destruction has occurred.
Our home, our vine
The place where the artist and their loved ones reside has been affected and is now damaged.
We'll all have vengeance time
There will be retribution for the destruction that has been inflicted.
Bombs away, bombs away
The bombs have been launched and are causing destruction.
Little pieces of their bodies blowing in the wind
The destruction is gruesome and visceral, with bodies being torn apart.
I said bombs away
The artist is reminding the listener of the destruction they have caused.
One, two, three, four, boom!
The final impact of the bombs hitting and causing destruction.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX NAUTH, CHRISTOPHER SCHWARTZ, ERIC NALLY
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