OKComputer1016
10/10/08, 08:44 AM
The Moment – We Are the Plague
Record Label: Cesspool
Release Date: February 17, 2008
Who?
Two Illinois pop-punkers with tendencies toward the electronic. That’s right: there’s one two dudes in this group but they’ve got such a solid sound that you’d never be able to tell.
How is it?
They're catchy where they could have been annoying and innovative where they could have been cliche. Even if “We Are The [something]” titles are getting a little bit ridiculous lately (and The Moment isn’t the most interesting group name, either), here’s proof that you can never judge an album by it’s cover*. The group’s style is hard to pin down. At one moment, you’re focusing on the vocalist’s cracking voice, much like Sparta’s Jim Ward, and the next you’ve got your ears on the keyboardist who’s all eery Minus the Bear atmosphere (just check out the creepy-as-fuck “Congratulations Universe, You Win”). The awesome thing is that neither the straightforward punk-rock parts or the synthy electronics feel out of place. Easily a standout release from a genre that's becoming more and more devoid of standout releases.
Track Listing
01. Salon Cuts Get the Big Bucks
02. Son of a Bitch! That is Impressive
03. Congratulations Universe, You Win
04. What About My Clothes
05. Hello Tiny One, You Are the Future
06. Maybe Next Time You’ll Estimate Me
07. Terror at Martin Creek
08. Panther Attack!!!
Recommended if You Like
The Black Maria, Minus the Bear, Sparta
Judge For Yourself
www.myspace.com/soundofthemoment (http://www.myspace.com/soundofthemoment)
*Side note: that’s a figure of speech. The actual album artwork is pretty fucking awesome… just look at it!
Record Label: Cesspool
Release Date: February 17, 2008
Who?
Two Illinois pop-punkers with tendencies toward the electronic. That’s right: there’s one two dudes in this group but they’ve got such a solid sound that you’d never be able to tell.
How is it?
They're catchy where they could have been annoying and innovative where they could have been cliche. Even if “We Are The [something]” titles are getting a little bit ridiculous lately (and The Moment isn’t the most interesting group name, either), here’s proof that you can never judge an album by it’s cover*. The group’s style is hard to pin down. At one moment, you’re focusing on the vocalist’s cracking voice, much like Sparta’s Jim Ward, and the next you’ve got your ears on the keyboardist who’s all eery Minus the Bear atmosphere (just check out the creepy-as-fuck “Congratulations Universe, You Win”). The awesome thing is that neither the straightforward punk-rock parts or the synthy electronics feel out of place. Easily a standout release from a genre that's becoming more and more devoid of standout releases.
Track Listing
01. Salon Cuts Get the Big Bucks
02. Son of a Bitch! That is Impressive
03. Congratulations Universe, You Win
04. What About My Clothes
05. Hello Tiny One, You Are the Future
06. Maybe Next Time You’ll Estimate Me
07. Terror at Martin Creek
08. Panther Attack!!!
Recommended if You Like
The Black Maria, Minus the Bear, Sparta
Judge For Yourself
www.myspace.com/soundofthemoment (http://www.myspace.com/soundofthemoment)
*Side note: that’s a figure of speech. The actual album artwork is pretty fucking awesome… just look at it!