NEW MONSOON
''DIAMONDS AND CLAY''
MAY 9 2014
57:29
1. Light of Day 4:01
2. No Reservations 7:04
3. Next Best Thing 7:21
4. Tower 5:24
5. From the Cliffsides 7:22
6. Positive Days 6:22
7. A Good Man 6:27
8. Vestige 1:47
9. Time Won't Wait 6:08
10. Cloud 5:33
Written By Carper, Ferlino & Miller
Bo Carper
Phil Ferlino
Marshall Harrell
Jeff Miller
Michael Pinkham
Review
By CdBaby
New Monsoon was established in the late 90s by Bo Carper (acoustic guitar, banjo, vocals) and Jeff Miller (electric guitar, vocals) in coastal Bolinas, CA. They formed a band that began touring nationally in 2003 and through the years have experienced many different incarnations in personnel and sound. This album showcases how they have matured and filtered these experiences through their music. From the energetic opener Light of Day, to the poetic world-influenced closer Cloud , listeners are taken on a musical journey reminiscent of the thematic albums the band grew up on. Longtime band member Phil Ferlino contributes his keyboard versatility throughout the album including a notable vocal spotlight on Positive Days. The rhythm section of Marshall Harrell (electric bass) and Michael Pinkham (drums) is the driving force that lays down rock-solid grooves that define the character of each song. Overall the album has a flow to it that creates a sense of anticipation as you listen. There are so many surprises from this quintet that you get the feeling they are just beginning to tap into the power of their collaborative potential.
OFFICIAL SITE
''DIAMONDS AND CLAY''
MAY 9 2014
57:29
1. Light of Day 4:01
2. No Reservations 7:04
3. Next Best Thing 7:21
4. Tower 5:24
5. From the Cliffsides 7:22
6. Positive Days 6:22
7. A Good Man 6:27
8. Vestige 1:47
9. Time Won't Wait 6:08
10. Cloud 5:33
Written By Carper, Ferlino & Miller
Bo Carper
Phil Ferlino
Marshall Harrell
Jeff Miller
Michael Pinkham
Review
By CdBaby
New Monsoon was established in the late 90s by Bo Carper (acoustic guitar, banjo, vocals) and Jeff Miller (electric guitar, vocals) in coastal Bolinas, CA. They formed a band that began touring nationally in 2003 and through the years have experienced many different incarnations in personnel and sound. This album showcases how they have matured and filtered these experiences through their music. From the energetic opener Light of Day, to the poetic world-influenced closer Cloud , listeners are taken on a musical journey reminiscent of the thematic albums the band grew up on. Longtime band member Phil Ferlino contributes his keyboard versatility throughout the album including a notable vocal spotlight on Positive Days. The rhythm section of Marshall Harrell (electric bass) and Michael Pinkham (drums) is the driving force that lays down rock-solid grooves that define the character of each song. Overall the album has a flow to it that creates a sense of anticipation as you listen. There are so many surprises from this quintet that you get the feeling they are just beginning to tap into the power of their collaborative potential.
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