Artist: Moody McArdle
Title: Fractured Soul
Label: Silver Sky Illusions
Genre: Rock
Bitrate: 185kbit av.
Time: 00:43:07
Size: 60.34 mb
Rip Date: 2009-01-22
Str Date: 2008-11-27
1. Get Up 4:09
2. Curtain Call 3:37
3. Over In A Second 3:39
4. Fractured Soul 4:39
5. Let It In 3:51
6. Highlight Of Your Day 3:15
7. Enemies Of Love 3:15
8. Don't Give Up On A Love 3:54
9. Sweet Smell Of Success 3:50
10. My Everything (Rosie & Pauls Song) 3:56
11. Road To Arrival 5:02
Release Notes:
'Fractured Soul' is the fascinating debut album by Moody
McArdle, a work steeped in a gritty songwriter style with a
commercial rock sound and influenced at every turn by Tommy
McArdle's day job. Tommy works in the underbelly of city
living in forensic psychiatry at a Regional Secure Unit for
mentally disordered offenders.
'Fractured Soul' documents his efforts to understand the
people he has come into contact with and as a result is a life
affirming journey into the darkest recesses of the mind and
the brighter edges of hope. Many of the lyrical themes stem
from Tommy's attempts to communicate and understand the
thought processes and behaviour which have led people to where
they are and perhaps help them find a way to move beyond it.
The result is one of the most atmospheric and original albums
of the year.
Tommy's distinctive soothing vocal is instantly identifiable,
his voice fitting snugly within the classic rock framework of
the songs complimented by the melodic subtlety of delicate
piano and vibrant guitar. With a history as an acoustic
songwriter McArdle naturally ensures all his songs have an
irresistible melody, which flows calmly through the album. In
addition, his experiences of working with some of society╞s
most vulnerable, fragile and marginalised individuals find
their way into the music. 'Fractured Soul' delves deep into
areas of the human condition, themes often neglected in modern
'scenester' releases.
McArdle, a veteran of numerous British and Irish bands, talks
candidly of his Irish roots, no-nonsense world view and a
pragmatic cynical outlook of the state we are in. After a
chaotic history of band implosions, rucks with managers and
Joe Strummer grabbing Tommy by the balls, the band met in the
melting pot of the capital's vibrant music scene hailing as
far afield as Switzerland, Martinique, Ireland, France and
Hong Kong. The band is working the London live scene
mercilessly and will be coming to a town near youα
With a number of tracks inspired by both Tommy's day job and
classic themes running through the album, the listener can
expect a unique experience, ranging from dark lyrical themes
to straight-up love songs. So sit back and make yourself
comfortable, you are in for a Moody McArdle therapy session.