Why You Should Be Anticipating the Next Moose Blood Album

Aren’t you excited for the next album from your favorite small emo band from the U.K. that formed in 2012? I know I am. Moose Blood hasn’t been around for a long time, but they’ve released enough captivating music for tens of thousands of fans (including me) to already fall in love with their bewitching sound. Their first and currently only studio album “I’ll Keep You In My Mind, From Time to Time” from 2014 struck the pop punk scene and attracted many listeners of that specific genre. Although the majority of their fan base are listeners of emo and pop punk music, this charismatic band could also appeal to listeners of pop, alternative, or indie.

So, why should you anticipate the release of their second studio album, “Blush,” on August 5th? Besides for how absorbing their music from their first album is, they recently released two songs from their new album. “Honey” will not fail to impress you, especially if you’re a fan of their first album. It begins with a loud guitar solo joined with blasting drums, and when Eddy Brewerton’s calm but powerful vocals join with rather downhearted lyrics, you can already tell they’re off to a good start. And it’s all uphill from that point–building up to the exhilarated chorus, which is as undeniably catchy as the chorus of any pop song that’s overplayed on the radio. The lyrics explain the situation of a paranoid boyfriend who’s trying to move past a mistake made by his lover, shown by lyrics, “but I chose to forgive, I find it hard to forget…” but he optimistically looks forward and stays with her, because, “we are good for each other and this will pass like the weather.” Everything about this bittersweet but constantly upbeat hit should have you counting down the days until August 5th. “Knuckles” is yet another sanguine hit that’ll get you on your feet with a satisfying, buoyant chorus. There is only one section of the song that hints at a problem, and that would be the bridge–“I know that you’re stuck with him…” but otherwise the entire song is about falling in mutual love and having a great time doing so. The way Brewerton blissfully sings the words “stay beautiful” during the chorus will have your cheeks blush and your heart warm up. So far this album looks even more bittersweet and upbeat than the previous one.

Well, what’s so good “I’ll Keep You In My Mind, From Time to Time”? This eleven piece masterpiece consists of stripped-down songs full of intimacy. With the instruments in the background while his voice and the words being sadly sung are all that matters, as well as feverish jams with hyperactive music by the instruments and positive vocals. Then a mixture of both; where the instruments create an atmosphere of eagerness and jumpiness, but the words are saturated with melancholy.

An example of a stripped down song is the first one off the album–“Cherry.” His soft vocals appreciate the successful place he’s currently in, “look at me now, I’m engaged to be married, I’m only 23 and I’ve got myself a family…” while also grievously reminiscing on a loved girl from his past, “she’s not mine and she never will be, I’m reminded everyday…” This song made me realize how fitting the title is–expressing nostalgia but also the act of moving on. This theme is presented often in this album.

A feverish jam that’s worth paying attention to is the great “Pups.” About the lead vocalist’s cherished father, Brewerton displays his love for his dad in the cutest way possible–by writing a purely fun song. The aflame instruments keep the song delightful as his vocals frantically describe the enthusiasm he feels when seeing his father; “I jumped a flight of stairs ‘cause I knew you were waiting there, I jumped a flight of stairs ‘cause I was so excited to have you home…” and then wholeheartedly ending the song with revealing why he really enjoyed spending time with his father, “it wasn’t getting drunk I loved, it was being with you…” This isn’t the kind of song I expected to hear off such a mostly crestfallen album about loss and love, but that doesn’t stop it from being one of my favorites.

Bittersweet is the only way to overall describe “Swim Down.” The loud instruments will get you dancing, the vocals will get you singing along, but the words will get you thinking. As a significant relationship is in the midst of falling apart, he quotes his fiancée asking him if he remembers giving her a ring and also saying she misses him even though he’s right there. It shows the downhill character development of the vocalist who isn’t the man his fiancée fell in love with, “she said, ‘you’ve been drinking far too much, you’ve been drunk every night this week, I’m so sick of falling asleep without you.’” Although it starts off with his fiancée rightfully accusing him of changing negatively as a person, it ends happily with him encouragingly wanting to hold her hand and talk about music with her. The passion of their connection never left, even though mistakes have been trying to break them apart. This song is perfect for your sad playlist, your optimistic playlist, and your dancing playlist. 

While the album comprises other noteworthy songs, you can only find out about those by listening to them. Being awfully unappreciated and underrated, this growing band could use a lot more listens and attention than they’re currently receiving. Get your calendars and wallets ready for August 5th!