Shannon And The Clams The Moon Is In The Wrong Place
- Alternative |
- Americana |
- Garage |
- Rock
Release Date: May 10, 2024
Label: Easy Eye Sound
Born from profound loss, Shannon And The Clams' Dan Auerbach-produced The Moon Is In The Wrong Place transforms tragedy into cathartic art, weaving themes of heartache and healing with wry psychedelia and retro beauty.
Born from the ashes of profound loss – the sudden death of Shannon Shaw's fiancé, Joe Haener, just weeks before their wedding – The Moon Is In The Wrong Place is a way for Shannon And The Clams to channel tragedy into art, and hopefully catharsis. Guided by the production of Dan Auerbach, the album navigates themes of heartache and healing with the Clams' trademark blend of wry psychedelia and retro beauty while staying true to their garage-rock roots. It's a trip through the darkest corners of the human experience, illuminated by the power of community and creativity to triumph over despair.
In the wake of Haener's tragic passing, Shaw and her bandmates found solace in their music. Melodies and lyrics poured forth from Shaw's soul, each song a tribute to the love they had lost and the toughness they had found. The album's opener, "The Vow," sets the tone with its horn-laced melody and Shaw's haunting vocals, written as a surprise for Haener on their wedding day. From there, the album dives into the depths of grief with tracks like "The Hourglass," a hypnotic reflection on the passage of time in the wake of loss.
Throughout the record, Shaw's voice veers between sweetness and snarl, capturing the full spectrum of human emotion from song to song. Cody Blanchard and Will Sprott also step into the spotlight with lead vocals on the tracks "Big Wheel" and "UFO," allowing Shaw to take a step back and recharge the emotions pouring out of each song. But in the darkness, there are moments of staggering beauty that pop up. "Real Or Magic" and "Oh So Close, Yet So Far" shimmer with sadness and gratitude, while "Bean Fields" captures a fleeting moment of joy amidst the pain. In the end, The Moon Is In The Wrong Place is a attestation to the resilience of the human spirit. It's a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is a way through it– if only we have the courage to look. And for Shannon And The Clams, that courage has never been stronger.