Jesse Moore
“More Than Life Itself”
Label: Self-Release
Joseph
Reviewed 8/13/13

Originally released in 2005, this appears to be a self-re-release from the New
Orleans-based songwriter, singer and actor. Soulful vocals and tasteful
arrangements. More alternative folk in sound than rock or R&B.

FCC violations: None detected

*= favorite cuts

1 – (3:16) More Than Life Itself.* Mid-tempo bluesy love song.
2 – (3:53) Stranger in the Band.* Spare, acoustic sound, great vocals.
3 – (2:40) Taste Your Tears.* Slower tempo love ballad, soulful.
4 – (3:40) It’s Gonna Be OK. Soft song of encouragement post-breakup.
5 – (3:39) If I Had a Boat.* Decent rendition of Lyle Lovett song.
6 – (3:10) Underneath It All. Slow love song. Just so-so.
7 – (3:44) Late Night, All Alone. Another slow song of longing. OK.
8 – (4:41) Goodbye. Slow R&B feel, another break-up song. Average.
9 – (3:33) Forever.* Sad tune of impending separation. Affecting.
10 – (2:52) Not Really. Odd song, lyrics seem to be at odds.
11 – (6:49) It’s Gonna Be OK II. Deliberate pace, long guitar intro, a
revisit of track #4.