From the
first 10 seconds I heard from Ohio based indie outfit Walk The Moon, their
infectious synth wave melodies had already seeped their way into my brain,
never to escape. Walk The Moon have been on the scene for a good couple of
years now, putting out their first EP, The Anthem, in 2008 and steadily
developed a slow growing but devoted fan base across the country. Around 2011,
however, they started to grab the attention of a larger audience, being
featured in an edition of SPIN magazine and earning spot on Late Night With
Jimmy Fallon. It’s easy to see why this band has such universal appeal, uniting
music listeners with material that bridges the gap between synth/indie revival
and radio friendly pop. With such catchy and energetic walls of sound, each
song of theirs blends a lush soundscape with simple but gripping passion.
Walk
The Moon released their self-titled album just last week, received warmly by
most listeners. The new album offered some of their previously released works
with new material as well, but the album felt fresh as a whole. Tracks like "Quesadilla" and "Shiver Shiver" offer a childlike exuberance, balanced only by more
ballad-esque songs like "Iscariot" and "I Can Lift A Car," showing an increased
maturity expected by any band’s sophomore release. Known for their high energy
live shows, the band performs all of their shows in face paint, and makes sure
to bring enough for their fans as well. If I only had one word to describe this
group, it would be fun; Walk The Moon’s self-titled album makes music that
evokes such a happy and energetic energy that it’s not hard to believe all they
want is to bring the listener in on the party, too.
I haven't stopped listening to this album since I got it!! I also just found a great interview with them explaining the meaning behind "Anna Sun." http://vevo.ly/KZBxqt
Their new CD is amazing! I love these guy and I am loving this awesome playlist that the band put together. Definitely worth checking out! http://songza.com/listen/walk-the-moon-s-apartment-party-WalkTheMoon/