A rousing, no-frills rock invigoration shows throughout Still Moves, the self-titled album from a band whose fusing of Americana-tinged rock and organ-drenched psychedelia makes for a riveting listening experience. Based in Clarksville, TN, Still Moves have drawn praise for their energetic live shows, and their new album shows precisely why their brand of rock is providing ample excitement.
Lucian Greene’s gripping vocals alternate seamlessly between the suave reflections of “Wild Child from Wisco” and sweltering emotion within “The Times,” a standout for its dynamic tonal range and thematic aims. Rollicking guitar distortion, haunting organs, and ardent vocals converge with extreme captivation, while organs prove magnetic in the second half. A dose of comforting southern-rock nostalgia arises in the guitar tones at the four-minute mark. Greene’s lyrics on the track reflect “a personal confession about societal changes and their permanence,” per the band.
From the murky Americana minimalism of “Puppeteer” to folk-set finale “Adeline” and the aforementioned energy of “The Times,” Still Moves is a fantastic album whose dynamic stylistic palate combines with consistently memorable songwriting.
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“The Times” and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
