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Originally released in 1999, then re-released by new label Projekt the following year, Moon Oppose Moon, the band's full debut, shows lead member Michael Laird and his range of collaborators -- some of whom left before the album first appeared -- dedicated to the possibilities of melancholy, elegant gloom. That Laird names such bands as Dead Can Dance and In Gowan Ring as his favorites isn't surprising upon giving Moon a listen, but his choice of groups like Sepultura and Weekend shows that there's a broader appreciation at play. Add in the wide range of influences the others in the band -- keyboardist Natalia Lincoln's love of numerous classical music composers, percussionist/singer Melody Henry's namechecking from Current 93 to Pablo Neruda and more -- and the sense of range attempted at is apparent. Certainly the band's own description of itself as "exploring apocalyptic folk and synthetic gloom" sums it up as well as anything. The vocal emphasis is generally on the trio of female singers -- most prominently Kit Messick, one of the members who departed after recording -- though Laird sings himself on about half the tracks, with a soft, gentle air. The combination of traditional music emphases and modern touches make the Dead Can Dance comparisons quite understandable, but there's a simpler, sparer approach on Moon than what band creates. Laird's delicate guitar playing and additional instruments help lead the songs, but the other performers, including the intriguingly-named Spider Grandmother on harp and Paul Ash on everything from hurdy-gurdy to plucked dulcimer, give the songs even more beauty and depth. Once or twice things sound a touch more goofy than haunting, such as the bass synth fills on "Scourge," but generally Moon Oppose Moon is a striking first effort, well worth the investigating.
© Ned Raggett /TiVo
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Unto Ashes, MainArtist
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
Unto Ashes, MainArtist
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
Unto Ashes, MainArtist
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
Unto Ashes, MainArtist
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
Unto Ashes, MainArtist
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
Unto Ashes, MainArtist
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
Unto Ashes, MainArtist
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
Unto Ashes, MainArtist
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
Unto Ashes, MainArtist
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
Unto Ashes, MainArtist
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
Unto Ashes, MainArtist
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
Unto Ashes, MainArtist
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
Unto Ashes, MainArtist
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
Album review
Originally released in 1999, then re-released by new label Projekt the following year, Moon Oppose Moon, the band's full debut, shows lead member Michael Laird and his range of collaborators -- some of whom left before the album first appeared -- dedicated to the possibilities of melancholy, elegant gloom. That Laird names such bands as Dead Can Dance and In Gowan Ring as his favorites isn't surprising upon giving Moon a listen, but his choice of groups like Sepultura and Weekend shows that there's a broader appreciation at play. Add in the wide range of influences the others in the band -- keyboardist Natalia Lincoln's love of numerous classical music composers, percussionist/singer Melody Henry's namechecking from Current 93 to Pablo Neruda and more -- and the sense of range attempted at is apparent. Certainly the band's own description of itself as "exploring apocalyptic folk and synthetic gloom" sums it up as well as anything. The vocal emphasis is generally on the trio of female singers -- most prominently Kit Messick, one of the members who departed after recording -- though Laird sings himself on about half the tracks, with a soft, gentle air. The combination of traditional music emphases and modern touches make the Dead Can Dance comparisons quite understandable, but there's a simpler, sparer approach on Moon than what band creates. Laird's delicate guitar playing and additional instruments help lead the songs, but the other performers, including the intriguingly-named Spider Grandmother on harp and Paul Ash on everything from hurdy-gurdy to plucked dulcimer, give the songs even more beauty and depth. Once or twice things sound a touch more goofy than haunting, such as the bass synth fills on "Scourge," but generally Moon Oppose Moon is a striking first effort, well worth the investigating.
© Ned Raggett /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:46:01
- Main artists: Unto Ashes
- Label: Projekt
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
1999 Projekt 1999 Projekt
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