Moses Guest

Moses Guest
Moses Guest
(Aufheben Records)

Moses Guest - Moses Guest (Double CD, Aufheben, Country/southern pop)
This is a mighty fine and a thoroughly impressive double CD set. Moses Guest is a band with a genuine and sincere approach to music. These four guys play tunes that are a mix of Americana, country, folk, and pop. On this album, they hit their intended target with dead center accuracy. The cover photo of four down home guys hanging out on an old front porch is a good indication of the music inside. The band is led by an amazingly talented singer/songwriter named Graham Guest. Mr. Guest is likely to be a major force to be reckoned with in the years ahead. His sound and style come straight from the heart...he's got a real knack for combining words with pleasing melodies...and he's a fine lookin' feller to boot. In some subtle ways the overall sound of this album reminds us of The Kinks Muswell Hillbillies...but there are also some major differences. The main difference is that these guys are 100% American...and sound like it. Releasing a double CD is a big bite to chomp off...but Guest and company are up for the challenge. They effortlessly provide sound and entertaining music for the duration of both discs. Cool cuts include "Cellophane Man," "Rag Doll," "Song for Dead," and "Take Me." Highly recommended. (Rating: 5++)