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April 13th, 2006
Yah yah, we know, it’s not our album. But that doesn’t stop of us from getting excited about how well Moneen’s new release is being received.
http://www.absolutepunk.com (9.5/10)
http://www.punknews.org (4.5/5)
Category: Moneen
April 11th, 2006
Ok, so we’re not releasing it but that doesn’t mean we’re not damn excited about it. Moneen’s latest work of genius (is that a little too over the top?) is out today, April 11. The Red Tree is available EVERYWHERE, so you don’t have an excuse not to get it. And keep checking moneen.com for their new website and new content in the next few days. or so Peter says.
Category: Moneen
April 11th, 2006
Be one of the first 50 people to pre-order The Red Tree on MapleMusic.com and receive a copy autographed by Moneen. To get your copy go to: http://www.maplemusic.com
http://www.maplemusic.com/product.asp?dept%5Fid=3511&pf%5Fid=3510%2D01&lang=EN
Category: Moneen
April 10th, 2006
The May Issue of AP has an album preview of The Red Tree. Here are some of the things that they have to say:
“..they’ve done what is nearly impossible for most: They’ve made every single one of their songs sound as epic as humanly possible in the constraints of a straightforward rock song…”
“The feeling of pure happiness one gets while listening to The Red Tree is like finding a $20 on the ground in between a free pizza and a bag of Reese’s Pieces. Yeah, it’s that good.”
Category: Moneen
April 6th, 2006
Moneen will be doing all of Warped Tour this summer. Check out all dates at the Warped site.
Category: Moneen
April 1st, 2006
Moneen is listed on the main page of Absolutepunk.net as an absolute exclusive. That means that there is a little write up on Moneen, and the posting of a new song called “Don’t Ever Tell Locke What He Can’t Do”. As well, Moneen have posted “If Tragedy’s Appealing, Then Disaster’s an Addiction” on their Myspace Player. Add the song to your damn player.
Category: Moneen
March 31st, 2006
Moneen has added 4 dates in S. Ontario in May. Go to the tour page to find out where. Opening bands have yet to be confirmed.
Category: Moneen
March 21st, 2006
Sample a couple of songs on the upcoming Moneen album, The Red Tree, via the Vagrant E-Card.
http://www.vagrant.com/moneen_ecard/
Category: Moneen
March 21st, 2006
Lonely Tree Records was at the recent Moneen, Choke, Our Mercury show in Regina and put together a photo album. Click below to see live shots of Our Mercury and Moneen.
http://photobucket.com/albums/f85/lonelytreephotos/
Category: Moneen, Our Mercury
March 17th, 2006
The first couple reviews for The Red Tree are in. Check them out below.
EMOTIONALPUNK.COM
8/10
A band warranting underground success with their stunning live
performances, Moneen are now defining themselves as more than a band whose
live act is beyond exemplary. Their last album, ‘Are We Really Happy With
Who We Are Right Now?’ defined the band as outside of the status-quo, with
often off-the-wall song dynamics and structure; but with ‘The Red Tree,’
the band’s extraordinary live energy is transcribed and documented by an
intense studio recording.
The 11 songs on ‘The Red Tree’ were, in fact, so intensely transcribed,
that pedals and amplifiers literally went up in smoke during the many
months in which it was recorded. The instant the album kicks off, a
shockwave of sonic guitar energy immediately aims to redefine the band’s
sound, and as the songs progress, more and more of these sonic guitar
sounds are revealed.
And despite all the noise and chaos, another thing that really strikes the
listener is the often brilliant harmonies the singer pulls off. The vocal
melodies are, by themselves, catchy and vibrant, and often backed up by
one or more voices, adding yet another layer to the complex sound on ‘The
Red Tree.’ Vocally, the album is just as infectious as it is melodious,
and the soaring vocal melodies on songs like ‘Don’t Ever Tell Locke What
He Can’t Do’ or the powerful, brooding chorus of ‘The Politics Of Living
And The Shame In Dying’ do nothing but encapsulate the listener with an
experience previously unheard of.
Technically, the album is as complex and detailed and is some of the most
spirited, noisy guitar work I have heard since The Receiving End Of
Sirens’ latest. ‘The Frightening Reality Of The Fact That We Will All Have
To Grow Up And Settle Down One Day’ unveils some of the most vigorous
guitar work on the album’and the intense riffing is literally stunning.
Shoegazed, shimmering guitar structures remind one of bands from the
mid-90’s My Bloody Valentine epidemic, even.
And even when the record isn’t blasting off its sonic, animated guitar
techniques (which isn’t too often) the slower ballads (namely ‘There Are A
Million Reasons For Why This May Not Work… And Just One Good One For Why
It Will’ or ‘The Song I Swore To Never Sing’) bring out pianos and a sort
of epic display of the band’s capacity to write soft, lovely pop hooks.
Moneen might not be your favorite band yet’or a band you have even
listened to. If you’ve seen them live, you know what I’m talking about
when I say they have an extreme energy in their live performance. ‘The Red
Tree’ further continues the band’s ability to write songs that are outside
of the box, yet accessible to anyone who enjoys a pleasant
pop-sensibility’all the while better documenting their live energy. And
yet, the experimental, avant-garde, and utterly shocking guitar renditions
and sounds on this album are alone enough to compel even the choosiest of
music fans.
reviewed by Andrew Martin
ABSOLUTEPUNK.COM
Far too many people are sitting in front of their computers right now and
saying, “Who are Moneen?”
That’s unfortunate because if they don’t get with the program in the next
month, they’re not going to be picking up Moneen’s new album, The Red
Tree, on April 11th. That just means they’re going to feel really stupid
(yet finally fulfilled) when they have to go back to their store at some
point during the rest of the year to purchase it.
So if I just described you, and you don’t know who Moneen are yet - this
is your warning. I’ve written this review in far enough advance to give
you time to act like you know what’s up.
The album doesn’t waste anytime kicking things into high gear - so I’m not
going to either.
Blistering drums, clever guitar licks, and melody to boot. These Canadians
find a way to make music that can described as very fitting for a Vagrant
band. Their album is crafted in a complete package to deliver the listener
a feeling of fulfillment.
Their long song titles make it difficult to type them out in this review
to highlight my favorites; so I am going to take the shortcut and just say
tracks 2, 8, and 12 are the stand out tracks (among an album full of great
songs).
The band members trade vocals - bleed two or three songs in a row together
- and the songs speak as stories. Artistry at it’s finest, coupled with
music that begs to be played loud. Full-time air-guitar duties are most
certainly needed. Even the slow, soft, melodic songs have an hint of
aggression within them - almost begging to be released.
Repetition of vocals, soft screams, and the subtleties many bands lack all
come together to form an extremely coherent album from Moneen that even
surpasses their already superb debut.
For Fans Of
The Get Up Kids [Something to Write Home..], Matchbook Romance [Voices]
It’s hard to write a “For Fans Of” list for a band that truly doesn’t
sound much like any of their peers. Just listen to it - I think you’ll
like it.
Category: Moneen
March 14th, 2006
As if you couldn’t figure it out yourselves… The gap on the Saves the Day tour between Seattle, WA and Portland ME seemed a little suspicious. And we finally have received confirmation that those two weeks are now set for Canadian dates for Saves the Day, Moneen and Circa Survive. Dates go from Vancouver to Montreal.
Category: Moneen
February 28th, 2006
Alexisonfire and Moneen recently released a split together. Dine Alone Records has posted two videos from that split: Moneen’s cover of “Accidents Are On Purpose” and Alexisonfire’s cover of “Passing Out In America.” The videos were both shot in one take and feature stories that relate and interweave with each other.
The split videos with Alexisonfire are getting good spins on MuchMusic.
They’re playing two split screen versions of our cover of “Accidents are on purpose” and Alexis’ version of “Passing out in America.” The video’s cross over and interact with cameos from each band, and a storyline that intertwines between the two.
Request them on your favorite MuchMusic shows!
http://www.dinealonerecords.com/multimedia/
Category: Moneen
February 28th, 2006
A little update to keep you on your toes.
1) Moneen is hosting a contest to win tickets to see them live in New York. Go to http://www.myspace.com/moneen to enter.
2) Moneen have been added to the Canada Night Showcase at this year’s SXSW festival in Austin. Check our tourdates for details
3) Moneen have been added to Bamboozle Fest in Asbury Park, NJ this April.
Category: Moneen
February 28th, 2006
Moneen - The Red Tree.
The album will be out in the USA on Vagrant on April 11, 2006. Canadian and worldwide release dates to be out soon. Available everywhere through Vagrant.
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1. Don’t Ever Tell Locke What He Can’t Do
2. If Tragedy’s Appealing, Then Disaster’s An Addiction
3. Bleed and Blister (version 3)
4. The Day No One Needed To Know
5. This Is All Bigger Than Me
6. The Frightening Reality Of The Fact That We Will All Have To Grow Up And Settle Down One Day
7. The Politics Of Living And The Shame In Dying
8. The East Has Stolen What The West May Want
9. Seasons Fade…Fevers Rage…it’s a Slow Decay
10. There Are A Million Reasons For Why This May Not Work… And Just One Good One For Why It Will
11. The Song I Swore To Never Sing
Category: Moneen
February 7th, 2006
Truth Explosion Magazine has posted pictures of both Moneen and Comeback Kid from recent shows this past month. Thanks to the fine folks at Truth Explosion for the incredible pics.
http://www.truthexplosion.com/live/photo_section/photos_main.php
Category: Comeback Kid, Moneen
