Moth
Sometimes groups don't jell the first time around. Cincinnati guitarists Brad Stenz and Bob Gayol started working together in a late '80s garage band. Over the years they refined their sound, moving to New York, where they teamed up with drummer Josh Freese and former Replacements bassist Tommy Stinson. This line-up made it to the studio but not much further. Later, Rocket From The Crypt drummer Atom Willard and Hedwig The Angry Inch drummer Ted Liscinski were enlisted. A Virgin Records recording contract was inked in '01 and Moth released their debut "Provisions, Fiction & Gear" the following year.
Led by the propulsive "I See Sound," Moth makes a strong debut with their CD "Provisions, Fiction and Gear." Sonically, the album ranges from the acoustic "Leftovers" to the soaring yet dense "Lover's Quarrel." Overall, "Thinkin' Please" with its sparse verses has the most appeal. The group can Rock and sounds most assured when it does.