Red Tree (Dig)

Moneen | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 8, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vagrant Records
• ASIN: B000ESSUQY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200,584 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Record! (EmotionalPunk.com), April 11, 2006

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A. Martin "believe labs dot com" (Denver, CO, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Red Tree (Dig) (Audio CD)

A band warranting underground success with their stunning live performances, Moneen are now defining themselves as more than a band whose live act is beyond exemplary. Their last album, "Are We Really Happy With Who We Are Right Now?" defined the band as outside of the status-quo, with often off-the-wall song dynamics and structure; but with "The Red Tree," the band's extraordinary live energy is transcribed and documented by an intense studio recording.

The 11 songs on "The Red Tree" were, in fact, so intensely transcribed, that pedals and amplifiers literally went up in smoke during the many months in which it was recorded. The instant the album kicks off, a shockwave of sonic guitar energy immediately aims to redefine the band's sound, and as the songs progress, more and more of these sonic guitar sounds are revealed.

And despite all the noise and chaos, another thing that really strikes the listener is the often brilliant harmonies the singer pulls off. The vocal melodies are, by themselves, catchy and vibrant, and often backed up by one or more voices, adding yet another layer to the complex sound on "The Red Tree." Vocally, the album is just as infectious as it is melodious, and the soaring vocal melodies on songs like "Don't Ever Tell Locke What He Can't Do" or the powerful, brooding chorus of "The Politics Of Living And The Shame In Dying" do nothing but encapsulate the listener with an experience previously unheard of.

Technically, the album is as complex and detailed and is some of the most spirited, noisy guitar work I have heard since The Receiving End Of Sirens' latest. "The Frightening Reality Of The Fact That We Will All Have To Grow Up And Settle Down One Day" unveils some of the most vigorous guitar work on the album-and the intense riffing is literally stunning. Shoegazed, shimmering guitar structures remind one of bands from the mid-90's My Bloody Valentine epidemic, even.

And even when the record isn't blasting off its sonic, animated guitar techniques (which isn't too often) the slower ballads (namely "There Are A Million Reasons For Why This May Not Work... And Just One Good One For Why It Will" or "The Song I Swore To Never Sing") bring out pianos and a sort of epic display of the band's capacity to write soft, lovely pop hooks.

Moneen might not be your favorite band yet-or a band you have even listened to. If you've seen them live, you know what I'm talking about when I say they have an extreme energy in their live performance. "The Red Tree" further continues the band's ability to write songs that are outside of the box, yet accessible to anyone who enjoys a pleasant pop-sensibility-all the while better documenting their live energy. And yet, the experimental, avant-garde, and utterly shocking guitar renditions and sounds on this album are alone enough to compel even the choosiest of music fans.

(This review originally appeared on EmotionalPunk.com)

5.0 out of 5 stars Its good, June 10, 2010

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AL (Tacoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Red Tree (Dig) (Audio CD)

Better than their newest album "the world I want to leave behind." But a different sound than their previous work. Still a good album just a little different than "Are we really happy...."

5.0 out of 5 stars Epic, July 12, 2006

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MPD 360 (Sri Racha, Thailand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Red Tree (Dig) (Audio CD)

The best band of Ontario strikes back again with their third album "The Red Tree". In this album, Moneen has managed to create what every other band strives to do, they managed to make each song truly epic, and if you don't believe that, go check out "The day No One Needed To Know" which actually is kinda epic at 6 minutes. This album gives a true feeling of happiness to anyone who can recognize good music. In this album, there is a song for everyone, there are splendid epic songs such as "The Day No One Needed To Know", there are some slower relaxing songs "This is All Bigger Than Me", and "The Song I Swore To Never sing", some more techniqual songs "Don't Ever Tell Locke What He Can't Do" or "If Tragedy's Appealing, Disaster's An Addiction" (listen to the bass at the start of that song!). They put in the third version of "Bleed And Blister" and it is truly amazing, the singer manages to get his voice high like the guy from coldplay sometimes, I'm not saying that is a good thing, but it fits the song. They have some more fast songs such as "The Frightening Reality Of The Fact That We Will All Have To Setlle And Settle Down One Day" (yes that is a very long title). And all of the other songs on the album are beautiful with superb choruses, amazing musicianship and splendid lyrics, check out once again "the day no one needed to know", that song is nearly perfect and is Moneen's best ever, and probably any band's best song ever, seriously that is the best song ever, and everyone should know it, if you want proof download it, or better yet, buy this album.
To all the ones who will have the pleasure of getting this album, once you get it, make sure to enjoy it's splendor