Low Moon Low
Calm Now
June 3 2013 (self release)
7/10
Words: Linn Branson
Having seen Low Moon Low live not long ago, my feeling afterwards was that it was not an experience I was in any hurry to repeat. Having been described as 'moody, wistful and beautiful' in their 'three and a bit minutes' songs that 'instantly transports...back to Doves’ 2000 debut album', translated on seeing as shuffling, laborious and 'get it over with quick, please'. Not overly impressed to put it mildly .
Maybe I was just unfortunate to catch a bad night, but my initial response when informed that the London-based quartet were releasing a new song and would I like to hear it, was lukewarm as you may probably have guessed. But seeing it as a duty to listen to new singles, 'Calm Now', their official debut single, was given the ear treatment - though not without a certain reluctance.
And, to my surprise, it is rather good; certainly sending Low Moon Low up in my estimation. With a catchy melody - and a lot different to their rather dreamy, folky previous offering 'Slow Train' that was streamed last year. 'Calm Now' takes things up a gear to a rockier pace, with a neat chorus and some nice guitar, and a radio friendly vibe which should see it picking up airplay. Ollie Pash's vocals, while I have to admit to still wavering on, there is something about the way he puts across the lyric that does keep you drawn to the song - which is the aim really, isn't it.
While Low Moon Low and me may never become a serious item, the moral behind this review is never to dismiss outright on first hearing. They could surprise you on the second.
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