Moose Blood are one of
them hard working UK bands that started on the toilet circuit, playing to half-filled
rooms but all that started to turn since the release of their debut album. Many
fans from the UK and beyond gained a strong connection to the band, through their
joyes tabs and emotional lyrics which felt honest. In the last year they have
gained a huge label (Hopeless Records) and powered through with their second
album release, Blush, which sees them take the leap from your standard band to
full blown international touring champions. 
Unfortunately for me I
had only got into the band at the end of 2015 and have since missed seeing the
band so when they announced some low key acoustic sessions free at HMV, I made
the 100mile trip to see them live for the first time and meet them again. Everything
about this second album campaign felt bigger yet still personal, as the band
still considered the fans and making music which they would be proud of. Backed
with a pink backdrop the live shows and artwork has encapsulated everyone into
this “emo gang”. I am fully converted into the gang now and can’t wait to see
what more they have in store.
The acoustic session
day for me was worth it, getting to Manchester bright and very early, I walked
around the commuter filled streets before heading to HMV as the shutters were
opening to make sure I wouldn’t miss the event, which apparently was due to
start at 5.30 with the que starting at 3.00 but it’s best to be early as you
never know what may happen. After enquiring and purchasing the album, I
searched high and low for the first album on CD or possibly vinyl but to no
prevail, and only a handful online am surprised that more places aren’t selling
it next to the new album. It would make for a way to increase album sales, but
hey that’s my opinion, silly business. However, I did find Twin Atlantic on the
front cover of upset magazine which I was looking for and a suicide Squad
freebie comic, both of which helped the boredom of waiting around.
After joining the que
early as planned, the que grew rapidly with at least 200 fans in attendance,
many younger but many older who have followed this band from year zero.
Speaking to some people the excitement and proudness was felt by many,
including two little hard-core fans who knew quite a bit about music considering
they were about 9 years old, good parents to let them have unique experiences
like this, rock on dad, haha.
The session was great
as they played 5 songs, two new ones and three old ones, all of which can be
viewed on my YouTube channel below, sounded great and felt very raw and
emotional, to almost make you Blush. The album it’s self is a brilliant result
and actually achieved a number 10 in UK charts impressive from a relatively unknown
band. ‘Pastel’ starts the album off where ‘Cherry’ finished and introduces the
transition from one record to the next by highlighting the development of the
band. Like the first album the energy is high throughout the album that is
until they through in a slow and moving track called ‘Shimmer’. Overall, the
album has huge production sound but still feels personal and honest, as the
band themselves are simply citing their experiences of growing up in recent
years, which is why it connects to so many. Personal favourites of mine are ‘Honey’
and ‘Cheek’ because who doesn’t like a good sing along!
Moose Blood are just
at the start of their career, come on and join the gang as it surly will be a
long and emotional ride, filled with many more highs.
http://mooseblooduk.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSwtXJJj8bUntZcwYlmp8Ew
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