Rob Tex – Foxy Lady (EDR Records)

Released: 22/09/2008

I can’t think of any reason not to love Jimi Hendrix. “Foxy lady” was definitively one of his finest moments, and I have picked up some good interpretations of that song over the years. The 1967 original is still a masterpiece, but you always appreciate remixes and covers that stay true to the original but manages to add a little twist to it.

This release does just that. It takes it down with a heavy, slow beat while still managing to keep the funk of the guitar. Behind the 7″ is Rob Tex from the same French community as Taggy Matcher and Mato, both of which have provided us with cheeky reworks before. I prefer the main cut, but the reggae version is not to bad either. Jimi for all occasions really.

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