Recording information: The Bunker Studio, Brooklyn, NY.
Illustrator: Ari M. Warner.
The follow-up to maverick saxophone group Moon Hooch's eponymous 2013 debut, 2014's This Is Cave Music, finds the trio moving in an even more aggressive and creatively adventurous direction. Still centered around the group's mix of instrumental jazz and indie rock, This Is Cave Music also features vocals and a heavy electronic dance music influence. However, rather than bringing in keyboards, Moon Hooch stick to their inspired use of acoustic reed instruments, including bass clarinets and sundry saxophones. The result is an evocative, layered album that flows from '80s synth pop to dubstep to avant-garde instrumentals. ~ Matt Collar
Professional Reviews
CMJ - "[The] synth and subdued vocal touches are the traditional second album experimental tip-toes for Moon Hooch, and for the most part they keep the record from becoming a protracted dented horn-fest and keep the listener guessing."
