THEM MOOSE RUSH

This album is honestly amazing. The perfect mix between hard rock and progressive rock. Half the time there are sick riffs and soaring vocals, and the other half there are jazzy instrumental breaks that are truly outstanding. Them Moose Rush is sorta like what you would expect to see if Audioslave and King Crimson had a baby, a very instrumental skilled baby at that. Overall, this album slaps. Full of bangers. It's the kind of album you can bang your head to and yet special at the same time. All in all an amazing record, I would recommend to both headbangers and prog rockers.

Clocking in a little over 36 minutes, "Dancing Maze" is my favorite hard rock album of the year. The band describe themselves as a "prog rock-pop space noise trio which will change your percpetion of how a modern rock trio sounds.'' Sure did for me. TMR has a rhythm section to die for and a highly emotional vocalist who's not afraid to let it rip.  They have been a band for over eight years and this is their third full length disc. They also have three EP's. I wasn't aware of them until spring this year and quickly became a fan. First off, this music is fun. It makes you want to sing, dance, or be foolish, and the world needs more of that. Try and listen to "Judes Got Another" without it putting a smile on your face. Watch the video, and experience the humor this band possesses. With titles like "Jerry's Bacon Flavored Vegan Potion" or "Chris's Cake Crisis" it's fair to say TMR don't take themselves too seriously. And that's why I dig them so much. Finally, even though the mix is a bit crushed, the music benefits from it. Thought I would never say that.

3.5 stars rounded up. 

The instant I heard TMR I had that feeling you get when a power trio kicks out some serious rock and roll. A jolt of electricity flowing through your body. Raw, heavy, thick, and catchy. Made my day. So who was this trio, and what magic gives them control of these infectious grooves? Is it the production, the music, the musicians, or all of the above?

This album clocks in at 43 minutes and not a moment is wasted. If I could compare TMR to other bands; Sabbath, Mars Volta, Primus, and Radiohead may be included, but they really have their own thing going. The vocalist has a screamy high pitched timbre that fits the music like a glove. I could see it offending some, but tough. Each song on this release is' better than the last and it ends with the amazing "Whim". Really superb songwriting. When you reach the end you will want to play it again. Other highlights are "Lethal Dose of Pretty" and "Dreydribble". This is not overproduced, sure some backing vocals are, but the instrumentation is not, and the recording sounds thick and rich. This would be a must see live show that would sound equal or better than the album.

I could gush about TMR even more, but I'll stop and let you check them out yourself.