NINO MOSCHELLA

Boom Shadow

2009-06-01

Out of Oakland, CA, multi-instrumentalist Nino Moschella gives us a taste of his domestic life on this, his sophomore album. Being married with a new baby daughter, many of the songs here are about such things as tough relationships (We Fight) and his daughter (Stella). Don't let the personal lyrics fool you, though. This album rocks with plenty of neo-soul funk. Nino, having started out as a drummer, offers plenty of interesting percussive sounds. Check out "Sleep", "Running", or "New Orleans" for the best examples of what can be done with a drum kit and a desire to do anything but a pedestrian beat. I can't wait to see what this guy does next, but I'll be happy to listen to this in the mean-time. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Rock

  • reviewed 04/2006

    Drive-By Truckers
    A Blessing And A Curse

  • reviewed 08/2007

    SHANNON WRIGHT
    Let In The Light

  • reviewed 12/2005

    JENS LEKMAN
    Oh You’re so Silent Jens

  • reviewed 11/2009

    PROFESSOR LOUIE AND THE CROWMATIX
    Whispering Pines

  • reviewed 01/2007

    GREAT BIG SEA
    Live: Courage & Courage & Patience & Grit

  • reviewed 12/2010

    OVER THE RHINE
    The Long Surrender

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.