moe.

Opting to craft this album in the studio rather than on-stage, moe. deliver a concise set of roots rock numbers further exploring their richly textured, dual-guitar sound. "Cathedral" opens with a pounding refrain and violin frills, while "All Roads Lead to Home" mixes a catchy melody, bold guitar sweeps and a sunny chorus that would make Steely Dan proud. The driving "Queen of Everything" proves that stepping out of one's comfort zone can produce the creative vitality needed to sustain a lasting career.

The five guys in Moe usually make albums this way: Write tunes, literally jam them into
shape on tour, then cut 'em. This time, the upstate New York band flipped the script,
recording songs as they were composed in the studio. The result is a concise, punchy
good time, emphasizing the songcraft inside Moe's improvising mettle and the double-guitar
pow of Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey, even when they're not soloing. The secon... More >