| Half Moon Run / Sun Leads Me On |
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| Album: | Sun Leads Me On | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Half Moon Run | Added: | Nov 2015 | |
| Label: | Glassnote Entertaiment | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2015-11-15 | Pull Date: | 2016-01-17 |
| Week Ending: | Jan 17 | Jan 10 | Jan 3 | Dec 27 | Dec 20 | Dec 13 | Dec 6 | Nov 29 |
| Airplays: | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Recent Airplay
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| 2. | Sep 27, 2019: | KZSU Time Traveler Trust | 5. | Jul 27, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler Trust | |
| 3. | Dec 21, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler Trust | 6. | Apr 13, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler Trust |
| Album Review |
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| Francis D Reviewed 2015-11-10 | ||
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“Sun Leads Me On” Half Moon Run Second album from the Montreal-based quartet. The band follows up its well-received, largely folky Dark Eyes, with an album that covers much more ground musically. Styles range from Fleet Foxes-type folk-rock and Americana to kraut-rock and electro-pop-rock. Writing was split between two locations—urban, worldly Montreal and sunny, laid-back Southern California. Some of the songs take on a bit more of the California vibe, but on most it’s difficult to tell where they were written. With 13 selections and 48 minutes of music, this is a fabulous album. Highly recommended! — Francis Recommended: 8, 5, 2, 4, 7, 3, 1, and 13 ( if clean). FCCs on Track 13 (F-cked) 1. (3:15) Warmest Regards – Easy-going pop-rock in a style that’s very 1970s. Beatles-like harmonies. Flute. Distant trumpet and flugelhorn. Synth flourishes add a bit of a psyche feeling. Really nice starter! ** 2. (3:15) I Can’t Figure Out What’s Going On – Mid- to up-tempo indie rock with orchestral support added in just the right measure. Jangly guitars. Big electric guitar solo. **** 3. (3:53) Consider Yourself – Manic, synth-driven kraut rock. Builds into a roaring rocker — with some electric piano and synth infused into the mix. *** 4. (3:52) Hands in the Garden – Soft, expressive and playful folk-rock. Closest track to Fleet Foxes. Cali influence. Adds musical layers throughout, including sunny Beach Boys-type harmonies and a Stevie Wonder-like harmonica solo. *** 5. (4:02) Turn Your Love – Electro-pop marked by a timekeeper synth bass line. Tense. Dense. Bell-like synth notes. Edgy guitar in lead break. Last minute of song wanders through a synth-y, psychedelic haze. **** 6. (4:11) Narrow Margins – Latin American-style, quickly fingerpicked guitar sets the table for a wistful chamber-pop tune. Crisp, airy vocals. 7. (4:06) Sun Leads Me On – Lush, rolling verses. Jangly guitar. Warm, rich harmonies. Very uplifting musically. *** 8. (4:07) It Works Itself Out – Urgent tom-tom-driven rhythm. Syncopated snare. Melody ebbs and flows. Falsetto backing vocals soar. **** 9. (5:01) Everybody Wants – Fingerpicked guitar. Falsetto lead vocals. Church-like choir. Synth orchestra. Song brightens and gains energy toward the end. 10. (0:54) Throes – Simple piano interlude. 11. (2:22) Devil May Care – Americana. Fingerpicked guitar. Colorful, almost spoken vocals and smart lyrics. Bob Dylan-like harmonica solo. 12. (4:01) The Debt – Starts as a ballad. Warbling synth chords and simple yearning vocals. But it builds to an overwhelming cacophonic opus with edgy electric guitar. Then ends quietly. 13. (4:50) Trust – Intriguing, inventive electro-pop. Pulsing synths mixed with intricate rhythm and occasional synth swirls. FCC – F-cked. Audacity “radio-clean” version included on separate disc — I think it should be acceptable. Preview first, if desired. | ||
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