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Read the rest ยป► The Moons - Torn Between Two Single Review
Fly me to The Moons
By Alex Brady
This is a simple CD to review for a change, mostly because it’s only two tracks. The Moons are made up of Andy Crofts – Paul Weller’s keyboard player - Chris Ketley – of The Rakes fame - Ben Gordeller, Adam Leeds and James Bagshaw and have just signed to the Acid Jazz label.
I’ve already said that for me, this review is simpler than others, but for the band, having such a small promotional release doesn’t give them enough room to show off all their talent and potential.
The first track, “Torn Between Two”, is definitely worth a listen. There is a hint of Arctic Monkeys to them mixed with the early sounds of The Who. Gentle vocals flow out from the start, but the guitar also has its time in the limelight. The funky and strangely haunting strumming is what sold this track to me and it will certainly go down well as a single when it comes out.
I would’ve liked the second track to be some other musical delight by the band, but it’s not. They’ve taken the easy route out and made it a cover, “Leaving Here”. Originally written by Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland and Edward Holland Jr., this near-legendary R&B song has been around since 1963 and has been covered by the likes of The Birds, The Who and Pearl Jam; The Who creating the definitive version I think many would agree. Looking at it from one point of view, it’s a superb version, and further shows their skills and power with instruments and vocals, and I don’t say that lightly. Thousands of people hold this song close to heart because of its influence and history, so it would definitely have to be a very good cover version to garner the praise I have just delivered.
From another point of view, it doesn’t tell us any more regarding their song writing skills. You can be brilliant with instruments, vocals and all that technical jazz, but if you can’t write stand-out lyrics you may as well start posting out C.V.s because you will never make it anywhere as a band.
It’s safe to say I’m going to hold my breath with this lot. I have high hopes for them just from these two tracks, but we need to hear more if we are to pass judgement. If they can produce more tracks with the quality of “Torn Between Two”, they will definitely be stars worth gazing at.
2:1
