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Punk rock lives on the Northshore. Based in Covington and Mandeville, Bad Moon Lander specializes in fast and furious audio assaults. New York’s Ramones and London’s Sex Pistols and Clash come to mind. Nearly every one of the 10 songs on Chinese Lanterns are fast, furious and—running around the three-minute mark—short. “Chinese Dave” is the exception to the trio’s three-minute, lasting just 53 seconds.
Formed in 2013, Bad Moon Lander features original members T.J. Reetz, guitar; Stone Wall, drums; and newer member Earl Dawson, bass. All three sing. True to punk rock’s minimalist aesthetic, the band’s singing and playing usually stay simple. Songs typically begin with a quick, noisy guitar intro, followed by exploding drums that hammer charging accompaniment for unadorned vocals. Some songs feature guitar solos, but these solos may be better described as noise solos. In the context of Bad Moon Lander, that fits. Traditionally, musical skill and prog-rock excess were despised in the punk-rock world.
The characteristic “It’s Time” follows a no-nonsense Clash-and Ramones course, with grinding chainsaw guitar, unison vocals and one of the album’s raw semblances of a guitar solo. “Combo,” with its snarling vocals and smashing drums, bursts with punk rock-inspired rage. Speed and fury also fuel “Nightmares,” plus there’s some unexpected surf-rock guitar. Bad Moon Lander pulls a bait and switch in “Mansplaining.” The song echoes the studio-manipulated sound of Joy Division at first, but then reverts to the primitive punk-rock template that guides most of the album.
Concluding Chinese Lanterns “Dime Store Zealot” may point to Bad Moon Lander’s future. The album’s most complex and musically diverse song, its pieces don’t fit so well together, but, as the time goes by, Bad Moon Lander may evolve from its primal punk foundation.
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NM (Near Mint) Appears unplayed and will bear no marks, sleeve scuffs, or scratches.
EX+ (Excellent) May have one or two visible imperfections (i.e. sleeve scuffs, faint scratches, or other superficial marks) that will not affect playback.
VG+ (Very Good+) A few visible imperfections. These may include sleeve scuffs, light scratches, or other superficial marks.
VG (Very Good) Similar imperfections found on VG+ records but in slightly greater numbers. Records graded VG and above will typically not have any scratches that are deep enough to be felt with a fingernail.
VG- (Very Good-) A number of visible imperfections; the presence of a considerable number of light scratches will force a VG- grade, as will the presence of significant isolated defects such as scratches deep enough to be felt with a fingernail.
G (Good) Record can be played without skipping, but will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. G+ and G- are used to indicate stronger and weaker copies within this range.
*SW/DNAP* Slight warp, does not affect playback
*QUAD* Quadraphonic Sound, similar to today’s surround sound
All records are visually graded by our experienced staff, using a bright lamp and an Audio-Technica ATLP-120 turntable.