Moonbound "Uncomfortable News From The Moon"

Country: Multinational
Genre(s): Progressive Rock
Label: Power Prog Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: September 18, 2015
Tracklist: 
1. As Long As The Dream Is Real (2:28)
2. Hero & Zero (3:31)
3. Union (4:22)
4. The Sacred Flame (4:29)
5. Cheetah Conquers The Moon (Pt. 1) (3:35)
6. The Real Lonelines (3:15)
7. Get Along (3:41)
8. Guidance (6:03)
9. Beautiful World (3:49)
10. Almighty Game (5:05)

Total Time 40:18

Line-up: 
Fabio Trentini (Le Orme, Marco Minnemann) - Lead and backing vocals, bass, guitars, keys, programmings
Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson, Stick Men, California Guitar Trio, Trey Gunn) - Drums and percussion
Markus Reuter (Centrozoon, Stick Men - Touch guitar
   With
Steve Farris (Mr Mister) - Guitar
Steve George (Mr Mister) - Piano, soprano saxophone
Tim Pierce (Roger Waters) - Guitar
Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, California Guitar Trio, Liquid Tension Experiment) - Bass
Lisa Fletcher (Grice, Lee Fletcher) - Vocals
Tim Motzer (Lee Fletcher) - Guitar
Milan Polak - Guitar
Simon Michael Schmitt - Drums
Luca Casagranda - Drums
William Dotto (Le Orme) - Guitar

Description/Reviews: 

Without attempting to pigeon-hole Trentini, those notes to the aforementioned Mr. Mister, and Eighties popular and so-called new wave music in general, give me some reference point. His largely lighter melodic, progressive, even popish, rock reminds me of the period, but also envelopes sounds like Yes, Genesis, and maybe even some earlier Ambrosia, without the symphonic embellishment. If any instrument stands out it's the guitar and it's clean lines and leads amidst some brisk and crisp riffs. After this, Trentini adds some piano and synths, yet never over ambitious like gross embellishment. No, the move with both accent and rhythm complimenting both guitar and rhythm section.
Even with all this, none of these are the key element to the Moonbound sound. It's Trentini himself. He has this distinct melodic and harmonious voice that envelopes everything and lifts them higher. His presence is both commanding, in an assuring and benign sense, and delightful. Simply, he's easy to listen to sweetening your ears as honey sweetens tea. His vocals embrace and carry the melody of every song putting this music into an ethereal atmosphere.

 Read the full review by Craig Hartranft at dangerdog.com

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