Polish the tops of your shoes, because this month’s feature is likely to have you staring at them. Bell Hollow hails from New York and their soft crooning sounds could even leave the Moz feeling a bit jealous at times. Heady tunes with fat basslines prominently laid out like “Getting On In Years” make Foxgloves a wonderful album to listen to whether you’re curled up with that special someone or lamenting her departure. Bell Hollow wins full marks for production values as one of the more appropriately mixed albums featured here thus far. Singer Nick Niles’ vocals are at the front, but not so much as to overpower the clear artistry of the instrumentation. While the electric guitars and keyboard remain prominent in many songs, the rhythm section remains clearly audible, creating a full, rich sound that is still airy enough to sweep you away on its wings.

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