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Q Magazine, April issue, 2010
"Stylishly eclectic take on the past... Life on Earth fizzes with ideas, pinballing from bristling mod pop ('Don't Go Changin') and paranoic freakbeat ('Nightmare Day') to intoxicating wafts of Mersey psychedelia ('Torn Between Two') with a glee worthy of Tommy" 4****
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Debut album from The Moons that harks back to a golden era in British songwriting. Fronted by Paul Weller's keyboard player Andy Crofts and featuring Chris Ketley of the recently disbanded Rakes, the band craft soulful slices of classic English pop. Taking a traditional 60's sound and weaving in influences as diverse as XTC and The Specials, the resulting album straddles the decades and sits comfortably alongside contemporary groups like The Coral, The Zutons and The Bees. Not surprising Paul Weller has proved a big supporter, inviting The Moons to record the album at his studio and even featuring on piano on 'Wondering".
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The Moons are a indie rock band from Northampton (UK) that formed in 2007. In the band we have singer/guitarist/songwriter Andy Crofts, - who looks like Gem Archer or a young Ray Davies - drummer Ben Gordelier, guitarist and backing vocalist James Edward Bagshaw, bassist Adam Leeds and keyboardist Tom Warmsley.
Listening to The Moons - something I've been doing prolifically - it's obvious they're no run of the mill indie band instead I think it'll be fair to say their sound derives from '60s freakbeat with bands such as the Small Faces, The Attack and The Action but bringing it more up to date with a touch of Dodgy perhaps and The Las. They create their art in the purest form, the way it should be really with short catchy tunes, harmonious interludes, plucky guitar, McCartneyesque bass and rhythmic drum solos juxtaposed with soulful vocals. Their debut album,
Life On Earth which was released last year on the Acid Jazz label is melodic master-class; each track on it could easily be a stand-out single with absolute no monotony, it's like a 'best of'! This is something that should surely threaten the quality of 'that difficult' second album? Well, the answer to that is not likely! Their second album due hopefully this April is being recorded now and the demos I've heard so far are outstanding. You can pretty much guarantee that the production is gonna be second to none for they have no other than Mr Edwyn Collins on board.
Listening to The Moons - something I've been doing prolifically - it's obvious they're no run of the mill indie band instead I think it'll be fair to say their sound derives from '60s freakbeat with bands such as the Small Faces, The Attack and The Action but bringing it more up to date with a touch of Dodgy perhaps and The Las. They create their art in the purest form, the way it should be really with short catchy tunes, harmonious interludes, plucky guitar, McCartneyesque bass and rhythmic drum solos juxtaposed with soulful vocals. Their debut album,
Life On Earth which was released last year on the Acid Jazz label is melodic master-class; each track on it could easily be a stand-out single with absolute no monotony, it's like a 'best of'! This is something that should surely threaten the quality of 'that difficult' second album? Well, the answer to that is not likely! Their second album due hopefully this April is being recorded now and the demos I've heard so far are outstanding. You can pretty much guarantee that the production is gonna be second to none for they have no other than Mr Edwyn Collins on board.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This was an album i'd been waiting for since i 1st checked out there you-tube demo's
.There isnt a bad track on it,to be honest they could pick 5 or 6 singles from it! if you havnt already got it your missing out because there a great band.
.There isnt a bad track on it,to be honest they could pick 5 or 6 singles from it! if you havnt already got it your missing out because there a great band.
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Bought this solely on reviews and the fact that Andy Croft plays in Weller's band. So glad I did as this CD is excellent. It's hard to describe their sound, it veers from the Beatles, to the Prisoners, to the Kinks. No bad thing at all.
I can't recommend this CD enough.
I can't recommend this CD enough.
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life on earth
As a weller fan i was told to source the moons out and so i did, must say i gave it 5 or 6 listens and came to the conclusion its was a 3rd rate razor light and i cant stand razor... Read more
Published 12 months ago by cornelious black
Awesome
One of the best debut albums i have heard in a long time - love every track. Can't wait for the 2nd album to come out !!!
Published 15 months ago by Sarah
Great Stuff
Being a massive Weller fan i was looking forward to seeing what Andy Croft could come up with.His band The Moons should appeal to all Weller/Small Faces fans. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. D. A. Francis
Simply Brilliant !
A cleverly written and brilliantly performed album. Hard to believe it's their debut album but that at least means there's lots more to come. I can't wait for their next album !
Published 17 months ago by kenny45
Stunning debut album
Album purchased after seeing The Moons supporting Ocean Colour Scene in Manchester. Foot-tapping drum and bass lines will soon have you singing along to this stunning debut album. Read more
Published 18 months ago by yicker23
"Post-indie indie"
No disrespect to the band, but this melodic feelgood album kicks the lazy, formulaic,"call-me-indie-and-count-the cash" attitude of so much current music right up the exhaust pipe... Read more
Published 23 months ago by The Electric Ghost
Great album
This is a great album, I would highly recommend it, well do lads, I can see why Paul Weller liks your music and is your mentor.
Published on 12 April 2010 by David M. Freeborn
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