Mayors of the Moon
General
| Feb 2003
Reviews
Eric K!
Reviewed 2003-06-05
Reviewed 2003-06-05
Jon Langford, frontman for the Mekons is joined on this country/garage/folk effort by the one and only Sadies. Jon Langford while he does not possess a great voice brings to this project a real earthiness and folky authenticity. The ever-dextrous Sadies prove to be masters of surf, folk, country, and Nuggetsy garage rock. This is a very solid album of short pop songs expressing Langford's alienation. Even if this album is not your style, do check out song 10 which features vocals by Sally Timms.
Stand-out tracks: 10,1,4,6,8,11,12
1. Organ-driven with acoustic instruments. Glorious '60's feel.
2. Sad, philosophical folk song with pedal steel. Story of our lives.
3. Raucous garage-rock track. It's good to hear the Sadies rock out again.
4. Spooky cowboy surf that the Sadies do best.
5. Protest of American war-making. Wish I had reviewed this album earlier. Save until needed.
6. Gentle folky country song, a great Langford lyric (if you like this dig up the fantastic Jon Langford/Sally Timms album, _Precious Jewel:SOFH&HV_ in country).
7. Driving '50's-flavored rocker.
8. Sad, country title-track.
9. More rocking, country-flavored tune.
10. Brooding psychedelic track with vocals by Mekon Sally Timms. Great weird drum fills. Play!
11. Immediate, rocking tune. A great take on Bakersfield country!
12. Goofy, slow spaghetti westerrn tune.
Stand-out tracks: 10,1,4,6,8,11,12
1. Organ-driven with acoustic instruments. Glorious '60's feel.
2. Sad, philosophical folk song with pedal steel. Story of our lives.
3. Raucous garage-rock track. It's good to hear the Sadies rock out again.
4. Spooky cowboy surf that the Sadies do best.
5. Protest of American war-making. Wish I had reviewed this album earlier. Save until needed.
6. Gentle folky country song, a great Langford lyric (if you like this dig up the fantastic Jon Langford/Sally Timms album, _Precious Jewel:SOFH&HV_ in country).
7. Driving '50's-flavored rocker.
8. Sad, country title-track.
9. More rocking, country-flavored tune.
10. Brooding psychedelic track with vocals by Mekon Sally Timms. Great weird drum fills. Play!
11. Immediate, rocking tune. A great take on Bakersfield country!
12. Goofy, slow spaghetti westerrn tune.
Recent airplay
Drugstore
Hanging in the Boneyard — Jun 22, 2024
Up to My Neck in this
The Songsmith Show — Sep 28, 2012
Shipwreck
the rust belt — Jul 26, 2003
Looking Good for Radio
press and release — Jul 23, 2003
Shipwreck
Postulate, Then Liberate — Jul 09, 2003
Solitare Song
In the Leaves — Jun 27, 2003
Charting
2003-06-09 — 2003-08-11
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jul 27 | 2 |
| Jul 13 | 1 |
| Jun 29 | 1 |
| Jun 15 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Drugstore | ||
| 2. | Looking Good for Radio | ||
| 3. | American Pageant | ||
| 4. | Little Vampires | ||
| 5. | What Makes Johnny Run | ||
| 6. | Strange Birds | ||
| 7. | Up to My Neck in this | ||
| 8. | The Mayor of the Moon | ||
| 9. | Last King of the Road | ||
| 10. | Shipwreck | ||
| 11. | Solitare Song | ||
| 12. | Are You An Entertainer |