Nocturnal

about this album

Nocturnal is The Moanersʼ most mature statement yet, tempering their ferocious, stomping garage rock with a songwriting sensibility that is by turn mysteriously dark and whimsically joyful. Each track offers something new from the band; “Humid Air” and “Raggedy Tune” explore new rhythmic approaches and textures, while “Cowboy Bob” boasts their most adventurous arrangement to date. Earl Poole Ball, the long-time member of Johnny Cashʼs band who famously graced the piano bench on The Byrdsʼ Sweetheart of the Rodeo, flew in from Austin to Durham, NC to track piano for these sessions. His distinctive playing further illuminates The Moanersʼ significant contribution to the cultural landscape of the American South. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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