We previously featured Foxy Leopard for introducing us to his high concept universe with the emotive and cinematic single, The Call, so when we heard that Foxy was back with Same Old Sermon, we were curious to say the least, and couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience.
Same Old Sermon opens with a brooding Americana bass-tone vocalization and a series of blues guitar twangs, expanding with a harp, hummed ad-libs and textured percussion. Foxy Leopard shares poetic prowess and a captivating Americana twang with philosophical depth. Naturally, we are enthralled.
The narrative-driven songwriting is absolutely sublime, cinematic music at its best. This would be great for a film like Sinners 2, or a TV show like Euphoria on HBO. The delivery of the vocals feels deeply human and we love the emotional ad-libs.
In essence, Same Old Sermon is about how people can hear the same words and come away with completely different beliefs. It’s reflective of the current zeitgeist, considering the current parallels with society today.
Set in the years before the American Civil War, it focuses on the growing divide between ordinary people. The song’s central idea is that the same message can be understood in very different ways depending on our experiences and fears.
Quebecois artist Foxy Leopard shares how the design of the track was built around resonator guitar, sparse folk instrumentation, and close, understated vocals. The opus serves as part of his upcoming concept album, Before, which is set to examine the slow breakdown of relationships, communities, and shared beliefs in the years leading up to the Civil War.
Instead of taking sides or retelling history, Foxy Leopard looks at how division began long before open conflict. This is a great philosophical and intentional direction to take which can open hearts so that we can learn from history and apply it to present-day issues.
We love the depth that Foxy Leopard creates with, and have added Same Old Sermon to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream his exquisite, growing discography, including Cotton Fields, Light the Silence, and The Call, and anticipate the release of Before.