Jacob King – Drink From a Fox’s Head


Buffalo-based music scene staple Jacob King released two singles under his solo name earlier this month and it’s full to the brim with freak-folk psych-pop elements. Jacob King may be a familiar face/name, as he’s been gaining much buzz with his project T.T.T.T., as well as numerous stints in different bands throughout the local scene (most recently with Hal & Pals and Cramps tribute act, Side Stitches). The new batch of singles highlights King’s dexterity as a musician and ability to chameleon his style.

 

The first song, “Drink From A Fox’s Head,”  has a sun-soaked start that leans heavily into the more psych-y elements of the release, showcasing a bit of a Blind Melon tinge with some Burger Records parallels. Let’s hope the lyrics are a metaphor, as the chorus has King wailing “I drink my tea from a Fox’s head…” That’s just gross if it’s true and it’s likely unsafe to drink tea/coffee/anything that way.  AMVETS has mugs for like $.50.

 

The second track/closer on the album is “Here.” King leans into a Bob Dylan-esque cadence coupled with a harmonica rip. It’s a brief 2:16 second folk tune, but accentuates King’s impressive range and songwriting talents.

 

“Drink From A Fox’s Head” and “Here” were both recorded in the summer of 2024. If two tracks aren’t enough to satisfy your ears, King has released a limited run of cassettes featuring one bonus track through his label, The New Disposable, with 100 copies available. In the meantime, here’s an unnerving song about drinking chai out of an animal’s skull.

 

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This post was written by Michael Moretti

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