The Cure for the Summer Time Blues

Hello again to my small crowd of readers!

Summer is here!  I now hold a bachelor's degree, but don't worry...I'm still writing the same as ever.

Tim Lambesis

There has been a massive development in the Christian music industry that needs to be discussed before we get to the good stuff.  Recently, Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying fame, has been arrested for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill his wife.  Lambesis has always been very open about his faith in Christ, which I respected him for. But recently, he may have seemed to switch personalities. According to sources, he has denied his faith, and told his wife that he no longer loves her in a email.  I am not one to jump to conclusions about things, so I will wait until the verdict is read to make any statements.  For now, however, Lambesis has pled "Not Guilty" to the charges.  You can find out more details from this article.

Now that we've talked that over, let's move on to more positive things!

August Burns Red

August Burns Red (ABR) has released some details about their upcoming album called Rescue & Restore.  The album is set to come out on June 25 under the Tooth & Nail label.  A track listing has been provided by Alternative Press. I know I am anxious to hear some new stuff from ABR, how bout you?  If their last album, Leveler, was any indication of what to expect on this new one... I will most definitely be loving the review that I write for it.

Speaking of loving a review...here's a new one for you.

Dreaming Out Loud cover

Originally from Alabama, and relocating to Nashville in 2006, Keith Moody gave us a great musical offering in 2012 called Dreaming Out Loud.  This is his second album, and he is still touring on it. Not only are the songs fun and lively, but they have also been featured on TV shows like Jersey Shore.

I am genuinely surprised at this record. I was expecting more country than I got, which is good for me as I am not the biggest fan of country music.  Keith Moody is a good old fashioned rock kind of guy with influences of blues, classic rock, and country in his sound.  To be quite honest, his sound reminds me a little of the Gin Blossoms from the early 90's. It's just a lot of fun. Elements of country twang are present, but aren't so much in the forefront as to make me want to gag… I would say that he's more Americana than Country.

This is a great summer-time album, I can totally see myself playing this while cooking on the grill in the backyard on the 4th of July. It might even make a great road trip album.

He has some shades of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in his songs, but I'm okay with it, as his voice isn't as annoying as Tom Petty. This is perhaps due to the hints of Jakob Dylan of the The Wallflowers in his voice. The bluesy kind of songs such as "Red Line" and "Plastic Hearts" are awesome songs to just chill out and listen to on a nice summer night.  I love the Hammond B3 sounds, and the accidental chords that are used to pull at your heart strings.

All in all, I am genuinely impressed with this… Mr. Keith Moody, I wish you well, sir!

If you would like to find out more about this talented individual, be sure to check out his website, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Keith Moody

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