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White Moth

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I'm really surprised that considering how well "Solace" has been received by the Amazon community, "White Moth" only earned a single five star vote that was attached to the one review before mine. It's baffling because this album is equally as strong. The song writing is just as compelling. As with Rudd's "Solace," the obvious comparison is Jack Johnson. True, they're both surfer dudes turned musicians. While I enjoy both performers, I prefer Xavier Rudd. I find Rudd's music to be far more dynamic. While Jack Johnson has a great sound, his music tends to get old quickly. In addition to the mellow solo acoustic guitar songs and occasional reggae vibes, Rudd rocks out every now and then. "White Moth" features some serious cookers like 'Footprint.' The man can play some mean slide guitar! Xavier Rudd also brings in the aboriginal elements from his Australian homeland. Whether it's the didjerdoo in 'Star Gaze' or the aboriginal chanting in 'Message Stick,' there's undeniable substance here that goes beyond typical beach culture. In this sense, a more accurate comparison with Xavier Rudd may be Keller Williams. Beyond this, Rudd's music features a passionate and enlightened sense of environmentalism. His social consciousness is inspiring. I was fortunate enough to see Xavier Rudd on tour for "White Moth" and the album is as good as his rockin' live performance. If you're one of those listeners who was wooed by "Solace," go for "White Moth."

An amazing performer with deep love for the Earth.
His mix of reggae and folk and aborginal music is beautiful
and haunting .
I loved this cd so much I bought the rest of his music.
His vocal qualities remind me of a young Paul Simon.
Would vote him for World President because of his love of Mother Earth!

The review of "White Moth" in the magazine "Dirty Linen" peaked my curiosity. This is my first Rudd disc. It is worth repeated listenings and close inspection. As a vocalist, Rudd's voice is strong, but not overpowering. The opening track "Better People" is a mellow melodious midtempo number with a catchy chorus and a positive upbeat lyric, "giving food to the hungry, giving hope to the needy, giving life to a baby, giving care for free." "Twist" adopts a light reggae grove with a mystical lyric, "Can you sing to your creator, give tobacco to a tree or some flowers to your mother cause she gave you what you need?" While I'm clueless why one would give tobacco to a tree, it's a nice sound. The title track is a 2-minute ray of sunshine, "We're all here together on this beautiful day." The 7-minute "Footprint" rolls like a lost Led Zeppelin. "Anni Kookoo" is a soft acoustic gem that really brings Jack Johnson to mind. The instrumental "Message Stick" is unusually offbeat with its traditional sound and has become one of my moody favorite tracks on the CD. "Come Back" is a lovely lament, "I see your face when I'm staring out the window beaming down in the moonlight; The winter is colder without you by my side." "White Moth" is a varied, creative set. It has depth unified by a unique artistic vision. Enjoy!

An awesome disc. Xavier Rudd plays slide guitar, percussion, australian aboriginal instruments.Overall the music is joyful and uplifting. It is inclusive incorporating contemporary with indigenous, musicians and singers including a Cree singer and aboriginal children. In addtion the lyrics celebrate the earth and speak of its need for our attention.
It is an album that uplifts social consciousness stimulates awareness
of our common bonds on the earth. Bravo to Xavier Rudd and his happy
collection of musicians!

This album is fine is you are new to Xavier Rudd. It gives you a nice showcase of his talents without much deviation from older material. The addition of indigenous vocals is a very nice touch though. Overall, a good album but not my favorite Rudd album. (See Food in the Belly)

I'd describe Xavier Rudd as a reggae Paul Simon. This album is on the laid-back side although some tracks do pick it up a bit. His voice is clear, strong and melodic and didgeridoo is always really cool. There's an indigenous/tribal feel interspersed with some more main-stream sing-able tunes. I can listen to this CD over and over again and feel great doing it. If you've ever enjoyed Xavier Rudd's music, you can't go wrong with this album.

I saw a quick glimps of an artist on television one night, and when he was finished they held up the cover of "White Moth". I didn't hear who the artist was, but I immediately went on line and ordered the album. While I was there, I also ordered his other album "Solace." Both are teriffic! I am now a fan for life!

i had the life-changing pleasure of seeing xavier rudd live at two festivals in a row while he was on his white moth tour. i remember standing on the earth, feeling like rudd's music was a conduit connecting me to something greater. this album comes very close to the live experience. i recommend that you listen to it very loud, outdoors, on a summer day.

maybe it's because he uses aboriginal music as his inspiration, or maybe it's just because he f***ing rocks, but when xavier rudd goes off on the didgeridoo, i lose all sense of space and time. on the calmer songs, his lyrics uplift my soul. this album is my favorite, but they are all wonderful in their own right. i also highly recommend downloading the song "chant," which I believe is only sold as a single.