Release Date: 13 July, 1999
Audio CD
Tracks
- Solace
- I Wish I Were You
- Antennae's Wife
- Not All Bad
- A Friend I Had
- Mae
- What Sorry Could Be
- All in a Day's Work
- A Step Ahead
- Motor Cars
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Rating 4.5
mundanetravelerMoontraveler is a solid debut album that deserves at least three stars. The songwriting can get a little confusing when it comes to trying to understand where Aaron is coming from on a couple of the songs. He still manages to come across with a honest sound though. If you are a big Aaron Sprinkle fan then you will most likely enjoy this album, but if you are not then you might want to just get his most recent release "Bareface."An Incredible AlbumHaving been a lover of all things Poor Old Lu, I did not expect to be disappointed when I bought Aaron Sprinkle's first solo album, Moontraveller, and truly I was not. The former POL guitarist made a distinct departure from the early-90's alternative sound of his old band and forged an album that is full of songs that speak to the more sensitive side of humanity. Finding his foundation in rootsy acoustic folk tinged with modern rock tinges, the music sounds like early Bob Dylan meets the Choir. Lyrically, the songs find their own unique form of expression by communicating a sense of deep and meloncholy longing. The opening "Solace" speaks of lost relationship with God, and the yearning and confusion that follow. "Mae," "A Friend I Had," and "What Sorry Could Be," continue in the vein of moody longing, while the closers, "A Step Ahead," and "Motor Cars," bring the hope to the album, reminding us that God pursues and brings us home. The music is tightly crafted and the songs deftly written and I just can't seem to keep this gem of a cd out of my cd player. It's a shame that this album won't get more exposure, but I would recommend it to anyone.Incredible; Couldn't Be BetterThis album is simply one of my favorites. Aaron really delivers on this album; not just through the masterful guitar playing, but through the strong vocals. Every song on the disc is solid, and they range in mood from upbeat and happy to somber and sad. But this is truly an awesome album and you will be satisfied if you hear it. |
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