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The Foxboro Hot Tubs are an American Garage rock band. The group made its first appearance on the music scene in December 2007, debuting three songs on its Myspace website. Soon after, Foxboro Hot Tubs were discovered and subsequently made headlines, being heralded as the next secret side project of the band Green Day. FormationWhile the band's history is, as yet, unknown, they are believed to be comprised of the members of Green Day - who are, according to rumors, performing "garage" music under a nom de plume. Fans of Foxboro Hot Tubs have noted, on the group's Myspace site, many musical similarities between the band and Green Day. Among the common traits listed are Billie Joe Armstrong's "unmistakeable" vocals and guitar playing, and a rhythm section which recalls the sound of Green Day's own Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool. On December 8, 2007, Foxboro Hot Tubs' official website released the band's debut EP, Stop Drop and Roll, in streaming and downloadable mp3 formats - free of charge to the listener. Stop Drop and RollStop Drop and Roll was the first self-released record from the band. It was made available - free, and in its entirety - on foxborohottubs.com, beginning on December 8, 2007.
Tracklist: Musically, the songs exhibit influences as diverse as Iggy Pop, The Smiths, and Tommy James and the Shondells. Some have compared the band's sound to more modern acts, such as The Strokes, The Hives, and The Fratellis - all of whom share common influences with Foxboro Hot Tubs. Initial reports described the record as having a "'60s style" sound.[3] The opening guitar riff of "She's a Saint, Not a Celebrity" is nearly identical to "Right Hand-A-Rama" from The Network's 2003 album, Money Money 2020. One thing about the album which is markedly different from most acknowledged Green Day releases is its use of samples. At the beginning of each song, audio clips from various classic films are inserted. For example, "Stop Drop and Roll" and "She's a Saint, Not a Celebrity" are preceded by samples from the 1966 film, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, while "Ruby Room" contains a clip from the 1970 cult classic, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. Green Day had not made use of samples since Kerplunk! in 1992. External Links
Foxboro Hot Tubs Homepage (Album available) |