Local Album Review // Fox Grotto // Get In
3.5/5 stars
With Get In, Erie rockers Fox Grotto make a solid album debut with their inspirations worn on their sleeves. Hailing from Erie, the members of Fox Grotto had been playing music together for nearly two decades as Falling Hollywood before reforming in 2021. Consisting of Matt Flowers (guitar, vocals), Nick Taylor (guitar, vocals), Bill Frackowiak (bass), and Brad Triana (drums), the band rekindled their momentum in Erie's local music scene, releasing singles "Day at a Time" and "Sputnik" in 2021 and 2022, respectively. After years of live show tinkering, the band entered GCR Audio in Buffalo, New York, to craft their first contained body of work. The result is Get In, released in Dec. 2025. At a lean 40 minutes, Fox Grotto delivers an effort that encapsulates their weatherworn approach. While listening to the 11 tracks, the project evokes much of the early 2000s garage/indie rock soundscape: despondent lyrics meld with earwormy riffs in a manner that calls back to Hot Fuss-era Killers. With songs like "Corduroys," "Bricks and Bones," and "Dark Anatomy," the quartet crafts a perfect middle ground between thrashing hard rock and singalong melancholy. Although this group has been a local presence for years, Get In presents a revitalized band that sounds ready for greater recognition. Whether listening on a streaming service of choice or attending a nearby show, Fox Grotto is ready for you.
