The Moon Under Water

Ryan Cabrera

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 13, 2008)
• Original Release Date: May 13, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Papa Joe Records
• ASIN: B0016CP3SA
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,510 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Features the single 'Say'. Per Ryan "The new album is quite a different experience than any past record I have ever done!! You will hear a new but familiar sound coming from this album. I have spent about a year and a half writing and recording what I think is my best work to date! I wanted the album to be a rollercoaster of genres and experiences. I wanted to suprise people and confuse people. I wanted a high energy, emotional, real album..one that only hearing one song, wouldn't be enough! This is my first album off a major record label, and I decided to keep it that way, by paying for the entire project myself!! Which gave me complete creative freedom!' Papa Joe Records.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The mainstream stigma is gone, so what's up with Ryan these days?, November 23, 2008

By	FixMe "Off By Heart" - See all my reviews

Ryan Cabrera had a decent run of success with his first two major label efforts, and on his latest effort, The Moon Under Water, he's back to small label antics with creative freedom, a new grungy look, and fortunately - an album worth your time as a fan or pop listener.

The Moon Under Water never strays far from mainstream pop conventions, but Cabrera layers on a mixture of instrumentation that lends itself to some of what we see in today's indie-pop. "In Between Lights" kicks things off with a fresh energy and a chorus littered with hooks - showcasing Cabrera's smart writing. I think one of the things people like about Cabrera is that he doesn't take himself too seriously, and you can hear it in his lyrics in between the more sentimental and serious moments. The record strikes a fine balance between moods and provides a sense of roundness that many records of this genre don't quite flesh out.

The production on The Moon Under Water is layered with a lot of effects and classic instrumentation, making it refreshingly musical. Songs like "Enemies", "Rise (The Dog Barks)", and the infectious "Say" are good examples of the thoughtful and creative instrumentals. "Say" should have been a huge radio hit, and if it had enough exposure, I'm sure it would have been. So many artists are left out in the cold simply because they don't have the heavy backing of big fish industry advertisers. The album's modest commercial success is by no means a reflection of its' outstanding quality in musicianship.

I took a chance on the strength of past releases, and came away very pleased with The Moon Under Water. I hope more people listen to it, and I hope to hear more from this amazingly talented vocalist and writer. Very thoughtful, very smart, and worthy of a place in my collection as a buried treasure.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enemies close...lovers closer, May 14, 2008

By	V. Redmond "Nessie Crunch 53" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This whole CD is fantastic, after 3 albums Ryan has finally found his style. While his others were still good albums, this album surpasses them all. The songs that I can see becoming hits are "enemies", "I will remember you" and "in between lights". While the lyrics are not exactly deep, they have messages that most people can relate to. (IE Enemies & say). This is definitely the comeback album of the year. I especially enjoy how he wrote all his own songs. Keep up the incredible work!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where has the real Ryan been?! , September 9, 2008

By	bon_jovi_babe (IL) - See all my reviews

So I've been a fan ever since the day I saw him open for Jessica Simpson!
I own all of his CDs and on this one... he really shines! I'm so sick of hearing about how he "looks different" now. So what? This is about MUSIC! He found his place and he didn't need to be "hott" to sell records. I went and saw him at House of Blues promoting this record and guess what, long dark hair and all - HE SOUNDS JUST AS WONDERFUL AS HE DID BEFORE with short spikey blonde hair!! He's an AMAZING singer and an AMAZING performer! This CD is for those that appreciate music and not just a singer's appearance. His heart and soul is definitely in this record.