Customer Reviews

Moonlight Survived

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Moments in Grace's debut seems channel a bridge between arena size alternative rock and brooding melodies of emo. if the band is content with this sound they seem to nail it sucessfully. the band channells in their wall of sound best in tracks like "stratus" and "my dying day". They decend into midtempo through out the album though. Slow burn songs like "we feel the songs" and "my stunning bride" which channel emotion but deflate for dragginess. the album closer "the past" is quite beautiful though. The band sounds great when they truely push their sound powerfully. One might question how this would sound live, it would translate well in arenas since thats the sound that is produced on their debut (Brian Mctieran is pretty much thankful for that). I like the band for sure maybe they'll be more consistent the second time around

I'm very picky about my music and it takes something special to get me excited about a new cd when it comes out. Where Moments in Grace is concerned, I was waiting eagerly for the cd, which is saying quite a lot.

I saw them play locally when they played a show with my friend's band League. I had no idea who Moments in Grace were at the time, but when they took the stage, I stopped talking to the people around me and just listened. Jeremy Griffith's vocals were amazing and the music was on such a level I wondered why they didn't have a cd for sale out in the lobby. I got the chance to speak with Jeremy briefly, and they're not only talented, but quite nice, too. I've been following their music since then, and found out they were signed with Atlantic! So I waited patiently until today and bought their cd as soon as it came out.

I wasn't disappointed in the least! The cd is amazing. The vocals, the music... it's stirring and refreshing. I don't believe there's a bad song on the cd. Stratus is a perfect opener for this album, as the haunting vocals will draw you right in.

So if you're in the mood to give a new, very talented band a chance, pick up this cd!

Emo is the most overworked word connected with music there ever was. Get over it! Would you brand The Police and U2 as emo? Is everything emo? This CD is fresh and original and unlike the same old stuff being released today. Amazing vocals...there's a lot of talent here. But emo...it ain't.

What's good about it?

The opening track "Stratus" may have riffs that have an emo feel to them, but the tone is darker and the vocals are more melodic. Here and there vocalist Jeremy Griffith throws in a slight falsetto. A low-key string section helps add emotion to the arrangement. "The Patient" is stacked with fuzzy guitar chords and tuneful vocals that are simlar to Sting's on "Syncronicity". The group changes emotions slightly on "Broken Promises" with a darker rhythems and piercing licks. On the murky ballad "My Stunning Bride", Griffith explores more of his falsetto without it getting annoying. This solemn song builds up to a compelling chorus. A juiced-up blues riff leads the way on "The Blurry Lines of Loss". There's a great guitar muting progression that follows. A stinging guitar lick and fuzzy power chords makes "No Angels" worth listening to.

Anything bad?

No.

Bottom Line

I was quick to banish Moments in Grace into emo oblivion, but they really caught my ear. The dark yet melodic vocals are not overbearing, the song structure is captivating and easy to follow, and the guitar tone and rhythms elicit plenty of emotions. An impressive debut that should please the modern rock masses.

When I frist heard these guyses single, stratus, it blew me away. After I heard it, I had to go out an get it. The singer has amazing falsettos and the band isn't too bad themselves. I was scared to go out and get the cd because have only heard one song but it was so worth it!

This album is amazing. I really wish they would have gotten more recognition for it, and made another. They broke up and the lead singer started the band savio, but i dont think they are getting much recognition either. Its sad because this whole album is full of songs ive been listening to for a long time. Highly recommended.

Every now and then, you'll stumble on a CD that hits you right in the heart, and becomes very special and important to your life. Such is the case with Moonlight Survived, the debut release by melodic rockers Moments In Grace.

The strongest aspect of the album lies specifically in the music itself...a genuine display of solid songwriting that conjures the grit of hard rock, while balanced with a wonderful appreciation for melodicism, both vocally and instrumentally. Fans of music such as Coldplay will find a lot to grab onto with this release, while those of harder bands like Audioslave and Evanesence will also be pleasantly surprised at the accessablity of the bands stellar vocal work in contrast to thier distorted guitars and thick, rich basslines.

What's good about it?

The opening track "Stratus" may have riffs that have an emo feel to them, but the tone is darker and the vocals are more melodic. Here and there vocalist Jeremy Griffith throws in a slight falsetto. A low-key string section helps add emotion to the arrangement. "The Patient" is stacked with fuzzy guitar chords and tuneful vocals that are simlar to Sting's on "Syncronicity". The group changes emotions slightly on "Broken Promises" with a darker rhythems and piercing licks. On the murky ballad "My Stunning Bride", Griffith explores more of his falsetto without it getting annoying. This solemn song builds up to a compelling chorus. A juiced-up blues riff leads the way on "The Blurry Lines of Loss". There's a great guitar muting progression that follows. A stinging guitar lick and fuzzy power chords makes "No Angels" worth listening to.

Anything bad?

No.

Bottom Line

I was quick to banish Moments in Grace into emo oblivion, but they really caught my ear. The dark yet melodic vocals are not overbearing, the song structure is captivating and easy to follow, and the guitar tone and rhythms elicit plenty of emotions. An impressive debut that should please the modern rock masses.

I first was exposed to Moments In Grace when my friend sent me their first Moonlight Survived single, 'Stratus'. After listening to it, I was immediately taken by how powerful the lead singer's, Jeremy, voice and lyrics were. I went out and bought the CD around the time of it's release, and all I still have to say is "wow!"

This CD is like a breath of fresh air for those of us who have been doubtful of the path that the rock genre is taking. Highly recommended!

Music is my life and I've heard so many bands, and there aren't many that catch you right away, but this one does. Amazing stuff, check it out.