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Moonswept
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0795041763624
Label: 429 Records
Manufacturer: 429 Records
MPN: 17636
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: 429 Records
Release Date: March 13, 2007
Studio: 429 Records
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Editorial Review:
When the three Roche sisters--Suzzy, Maggie, and Terre--sing together, they're not just among the most spellbinding in the world: they can make the world go away altogether, and then bring it back to the listener, brighter and refreshed. That's the project of Moonswept, their first trio album in over a decade, a collection of fables and fantasies, kooky jokes and loungey confections, intricate rondelets and jaunty satires, intimations of innocence and expressions of experience. Writing most of the songs and playing most of the instruments, the three give the feel of a family reunion--but a deliciously fun one. "Us Little Kids" begins the album with slyly rocking mischief and "Jesus Shaves" closes it with a picture of Christ thrown into an absurd modern-day working world. In between, they strip away the masks of medication and pride to a swinging Latin groove ("Piggy Mask") and find that love isn't a simple choice to the sound of multiple acoustic guitars fusing as completely as their voices. Their first love will always be comedy, but they also evoke and then transcend tragedy. "Did you ever take a walk to the edge of town, before the airplanes took the buildings down?" they ask on "Only You Know How." And on "September 11th at the Shambhala Center" they find some believable hope in the connection between artist and audience: "Don't lose your nerve/You are the ones who are singing and I am the listener," sings Terre, as her sisters build to a gorgeous pop crescendo. The Roches have been making records since 1979--they may have just made their very best. --Roy Kasten
After a decade long hiatus, The Roches return with a brand new album. Their 429 Records debut, `Moonswept', recaptures and builds upon the quirky storytelling charm and intricate harmonies that have endeared them to contemporary folk music fans since the mid `70s. Sprouting from the fertile Greenwich Village art scene of the '60s and `70s, The Roches have enjoyed a rich career working with notables like Paul Simon, Robert Fripp of King Crimson fame, Philip Glass, and The Indigo girls among many others. Ten critically-acclaimed albums later, Moonswept is bringing their devoted fans out of the woodwork, and is perfectly poised to create new ones!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - New Roches CD
Amazing CD! The Roches have done it again! What a collection of terrific songs - not a dud in the bunch. Especially catchy are the Paranoid Larry songs "Jesus Shaves" and "No Shoes". Get the whole CD, though. It is definitely worth it!
Rating: - The Roches are back!
This is an amazing effort from the Roches. Highlights include Jesus Shaves (not jesus saves as listed on the amazon track list) and No Shoes. This is intelligent, heartfelt music performed with technical virtuosity and love.
Rating: - Moonswept Album
I purchased the album based on the song I wanted called "no shoes" so I knew I would not be disappointed. Most of the music on the album is above average, however the song "no shoes" is the best song I have heard written in a long time. A great song on a good album for music lovers.
Rating: - Amazing!!!
I just purchased this disc last week and I am so glad I did. It really is a great record. The singing, the arrangments, the harmonies, the humor, the pathos, the incredible timing......
I am completely enamored with it.
If you like The Roches, check out The Watson Twins. They are also sisters (identical twins) and their singing and harmonies are quite beautiful.
Rating: - Their Best Album in Years
This is the purest-sounding Roches album since Nurds. Lots of great story-based songs recorded in simple, clean arrangements that allow the Roches voices to really shine through. And, some of the songs are among the best they've ever done: Jesus Shaves and No Shoes are my current favorites. Highly recommended on both aesthetic and techinical grounds! (Too bad this album wasn't released in SACD, which would sound even better.)
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