We Shot The Moon – Fear And Love

7 May 2008, Joe @ 9:47 pm

We Shot The Moon is a four piece band from San Diego, California, that has strong ties
to a little known band called Sherwood (which I’ve reviewed before). Their music can be considered mellow compared to their upbeat dance rock counterparts but still they show glimpses of that hopeful cheer.

The first track, Water’s Edge, starts off with warm vocals over an array of clean addicting guitar riffs. The use of a piano sheds light on that cherry style one might expect from a movie soundtrack. Combined with positive lyrics, it’s a song that’s not musically upbeat but more so hopeful and thought provoking, which has me smitten by the end. We Shot The Moon provides the kind of music that can bring cheer to a rainy day, and is overall a smooth and relaxing listen. Opting to keep a rather clean and simple sound, listeners will find the music to be lively but not action packed.

The second track aptly named Sway Your Head, with a carefully placed piano lead-in that tantalizes you with lyrics that are inspiring. The catchy chorus and accompanying vocals, combine to create another excellent hit. Continuing the role of giving hope through music, Sway Your Head provides just that. We Shot The Moon speaks volumes through the lyrics and general nature of their music. Sway Your Head is definitely my favourite track because it offers timeless lyrics, over an excellent musical backbone.

Songs such as LTFP and Perfect Time play a different role. They are more serious but still provide a positive outlook. Lacking the upbeat melody of other songs on the album, We Shot The Moon explores a different aspect of their style of pop-rock. Lightly touching the alternative feel you might expect from radio jams, We Shot The Moon still provides that movie-soundtrack feel. Using very soft vocal tones, and soft muted guitars, Perfect Time starts off with a slow verse that leads in to a dramatic chorus which brings that musical beauty along with it. A very inspiring piece, it sounds very mainstream-lined, but the emotions feel very real and appropriate. Overall this more solemn half of the album is a very soothing listen for those times of relaxation.

We Shot The Moon bring an infectious brand of rock that is sure to hit the spot. With consistent vocals, catchy riffs and melodic piano mixed together, the music is a can’t miss. While they don’t rock your socks off with aggressive energy, they bring the feel-good out of mellow rock while making you grasp your chest. For fans of Sherwood, this is more of what I love in a soft package that will accompany you nicely on a lonely bus ride.

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