Bill Fox had been MIA from the American indie scene for nearly a decade when he resurfaced with this solo debut; quickly shaking off any cobwebs, Shelter from the Smoke is the result of years of pent-up creativity finally unleashed, its crisp melodies and lo-fi production both timeless and completely of the moment. Originally released in an edition of only 1000 copies, spinART's reissue of offers not only a remastered recording but also a number of bonus tracks.
Bill Fox -- I bought his solo record Shelter From the Smoke in 1996 -- or was it 1997 -- it was a self-released CD. It was right before I left Cleveland after a short return to my some-time home to move to Iowa City. I've continued to listen to it over the years both out of loyalty -- he was a Cleveland-based musician, after all -- and out of love for his songwriting, voice and music. I never real