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Artist: Moneta
Album: The Only Constant
Label: DIY
Playtime: 41:58 min
Genre: Rock
URL: http://www.facebook.com/moneta
Rip date: 2014-11-04
Street date: 2014-03-18
Size: 83.55 MB
Type: Normal
Quality: 260 kbps / 4410Hz / Joint Stereo
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Constant.
Something that is unchanging or invariable.
For Seattle's Moneta, the only constant has been the dedication and passion
for the music. Since formation in late 2007, the band has weathered member
changes, illness, personal struggles, record label shakeups, and finding a way
to stay relevant into the growing void of the once plentiful (now declining)
music industry.
Aptly titled, "The Only Constant," Moneta's latest album presents the boldest
move yet from a band so steadfast in purpose. The band's trademark pop hooks
are still evident, but their sound has definitely matured into mainstream rock
anthems. "We wanted to create something timeless not only for our fans, but
for ourselves as well" says drummer, Leo Martin.
This time around, the band enlisted the services of acclaimed producer Jim
Wirt (No Doubt, Incubus, Jack's Mannequin) to helm the console at the famed
Robert Lang Studios in Seattle. Lead singer, Jordan Thompson, having worked
with Jim before, helped make the connection. "We knew that by bringing Jim in
to work with us at Lang's that we'd have the potential to capture something
great, and I really think that we did," says Thompson.
The new album was narrowed down to the 14 strongest cuts and the band got to
work in the summer of 2013 at Robert Lang. "After Jim was done, we wanted to
turn the record over to an objective set of ears that wasn't there for the
whole process" Martin adds. "We wanted someone to be able to take the best
parts of what we'd laid down and make them shine without bias." After a
lengthy search, the band settled on Casey Bates (Pierce The Veil, Memphis May
Fire, Portugal. The Man) to mix the album. Guitarist and main songwriter
Michael Rapson says "Casey's track record and skill level were exactly what we
needed to complete this record."
With a powerful new modern rock record in hand, the future of Moneta seems
uncertain, but promising. With sweeping changes throughout the music industry
in the internet generation, it seems like it's only going to get worse before
it gets better. But there are some bright, hopeful spots. Fellow locals like
Macklemore have blazed the trail for a new age of successful independent
artists. One thing you count on, though, is that Moneta will persist.
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01. The Jackal And The Lion ( 3:47)
02. Life In Rewind ( 3:03)
03. Best Shot (It's Love) ( 3:15)
04. Your Own Way ( 1:08)
05. All My Fault ( 3:26)
06. Rewrite The World ( 3:24)
07. Hold On ( 1:29)
08. The Hardest Thing ( 3:24)
09. Something To Fight For ( 3:17)
10. Save Me From Myself ( 4:00)
11. Breathe In ( 3:14)
12. Greatest Trick Ever Pulled ( 0:41)
13. The Devil Inside ( 3:29)
14. We All Live To Die ( 4:21)
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