| Eclectic roots-rock artist
Produced by Michael Dinallo of the legendary Radio Kings
Guest musicians include members of The Mercy Brothers
Also guest appearance by Kris Delmhorst
‘Every song is a gem ‘ (Washington Post)
This is one of those albums that leaves you feeling everyone who took part had a blast. ( Maverick UK * * * * ½)
What shelf does Alastair Moock belong on? Folk? Rock? Roots? Blues? The truth is, his music can’t easily be pinned to any one genre — and that’s just fine with him. It doesn’t seem to bother his growing international audience either. Alastair’s musical style may be hard to classify, but it’s undeniably easy to appreciate. There are two simple reasons: great songs and captivating performances.
Moock’s award-winning songs have been compared to those of John Prine; his whiskered voice to those of Steve Forbert and Tom Waits. His recorded material ranges from deeply-grooved blues and twang to lush folk-rock and raw acoustic roots. He has played solo at several of the top listening rooms and outdoor events in the USA and Europe, including the Newport Folk Festival, the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and the prestigious Bergen Music Fest in Norway. And he has opened for an impressively diverse range of national acts including Arlo Guthrie, Greg Brown, Taj Mahal, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Kasey Chambers, Jay Farrar, Marshall Crenshaw, and even surf-rock king Dick Dale.
Moock spent his early musical years developing his sound in the folk haven of Boston, Massachusetts. Let It Go is his third album and first for CoraZong Records. Produced by Michael Dinallo — founder and guitarist for The Radio Kings (Rounder Records) — and featuring guest band members, The Mercy Brothers, the album is a blend of neo-traditionalist Americana and stripped-down electric roots rock. The songs range in emotion from the mellow "Red Ribbon Waltz" — a duet with Kris Delmhorst — to the percussive and lyrical "Unwanted Guest" to the raucous title track. The European edition includes 3 newly mastered bonus tracks.
"... Moock is an anachronism in the best sense. He's a young man with the wizened sound of someone much older, often sounding a lot like Steve Forbert in both voice and arrangements, and he mixes his rootsy, confident originals with covers of old songs... Moock knows both his history and how to tell a good story." (Dirty Linen)
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