BOXCAR COLLISION "Boxcar Collision" Independent
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BOXCAR COLLISION"Boxcar Collision"Independent
D.C.-BASED BAND Boxcar Collision has a big indie pop sound. The group's songs are full of ringing guitar, but an even bigger presence are Ashlee Wilcox's vocals. No matter how engaging the music -- and most of it is quite good at burrowing into your ear and hanging out a while -- Wilcox's vocals hold your attention.
On "Someone," when she sings "at least I know, at least I know, at least I know someone wants me for something," it feels like weary resignation and a fist-shaking proclamation at the same time. And the knowingness in her voice on "Start Me Up Again" makes you want to do just that.
Not every song works, but there are enough good things on this self-titled release to make you think that Boxcar Collision is worth watching in the future.
-- Curt Fields
Appearing Friday with Tami D'Mar and Abby Mott at Iota (703-522-8340,http:/
