![]() ![]() For those of you who refuse to grow up and accept all the crap that's floating around out there today. Luckily, for the people who happen to like a good musical kick in the face, Pale Moon Gang is willing to deliver. Not a lot of people will make 'em like this anymore. It may be a new musical world, but this is old school, man. This is rock'n'roll slash punk that reminds me of Johnny Thunders, early Rolling Stones, Iggy Pop, The Clash and anyone else who seemed to create music from the gut in order to throw it into the face of an audience that was more than willing to stand there fist in the air, screamin' for this style of music. a feeling which Pale Moon Gang seems more than happy to tap into. I'm usually talking about an older release and my comment comes from the fact that, back in the day, music actually meant something. There's been a few reviews that I've written where I said something about how "they don't make 'em like that anymore". Pale Moon Gang - Pale Moon Gang (Fast Loose Records) The album isn’t exactly commercial-friendly, but people who dig punk (or who dug it back in the day) will find the songs fun, appealing and dead-on in their NYC punk scene vibe. It showcases both youthful energy and a mature understanding of the punk scene, something that no other indie bands seem to be doing today. The 411: Pale Moon Gang is a great debut. Get By)', this debut is a complete knockout.Ĥ11 mania - review of PALE MOON GANG debut CD And with potent, melodic originals like 'Yeah X 3' and 'Talkin' To Myself (To In fact, the band even do a cover of their hero Iggy Pop's 1979 LP title track 'New Values', and kick up agood head of steam doing it. Richard Dev Greene's meaty, overdriven guitar riffs combine with the pounding rhythms of bassist Luke Miller and drummer Brian Wolfe to form an explosive, tight 'n' crunchy attack that brings to mind recent incarnations of The New York Dolls and Stooges. With so much of the Big Apple (especially Manhattan) seemingly losing its soul of late, it's good that there are local bands like this trio to bring back some of the grit and spirit of old New York. The Big Takeover review of PALE MOON GANG debut CD
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