Foozle’s Everything’s Casual: A Laid-Back Rock Gem That Sneaks Up On You
Alright, let’s talk about Foozle and their 2016 album Everything’s Casual. It’s one of those records that doesn’t scream for your attention but kinda sidles up next to you like, “Hey, I’m here if you wanna hang.” Released under Babe City Records (cool name, right?), this US-based indie rock/alt-rock project is a mix of chill vibes and sneaky depth. And honestly? It works.
First off, the tracklist has some repeats—like “Front Lawns” and “Everything’s Casual” showing up twice—but instead of being annoying, it feels intentional, almost like they’re nudging you to pay closer attention. Or maybe someone hit copy-paste too many times. Who knows?
Now, onto the good stuff: standout tracks. Let’s start with “Chase.” This song hits different. The guitar riff is crunchy in all the right ways, and the vocals have this lazy urgency, like the singer’s trying to convince himself more than anyone else. There’s something about the way the melody loops back around—it sticks in your head without feeling forced. Like an earworm that actually respects your brain space. By the second listen, you’ll find yourself humming along even though you don’t fully remember the words yet. Classic move.
Then there’s “TV Wrestling,” which might be my favorite just because it’s so unapologetically quirky. The lyrics are packed with these little snapshots of suburban life, delivered with a smirk. Lines like “I’ve seen better days on reruns” make me chuckle every time. Plus, the bassline? Chef’s kiss. It grooves just enough to keep things interesting without stealing the spotlight. If this track were a person, it’d be the friend who shows up late to parties but immediately becomes the center of attention anyway.
Other mentions go to “Suburban Landscapes” (or is it “Suburban Landscape”? Foozle can’t decide either) for its dreamy vibe, and “Don’t Let Yourself Drown,” which flips between mellow verses and explosive choruses like it’s daring you to guess what comes next. Spoiler alert: you won’t.
Here’s the thing about Everything’s Casual: it’s not gonna blow your socks off or redefine rock music as we know it. But that’s okay! Sometimes you need an album that feels like hanging out with an old buddy—comfortable, familiar, but still full of surprises if you stick around long enough.
And hey, isn’t it kinda wild how albums like this remind us that music doesn’t always need to try so hard? Maybe everything is casual after all. Or maybe Foozle just forgot to proofread their tracklist. Either way, give it a spin—you might just end up liking it more than you expected.
