Shannon & the Clams - The Moon Is In the Wrong Place
Shannon and her Clams are back on The Moon Is In The Wrong Place. The formula remains the same, with Dan Auerbach returning as producer, dialing in the throwback sound behind Shaw's beautifully powerful voice, and the Oakland outfit drop another set that once again is both 60s retro and fresh. The difference here is that LP number seven often takes on a more emotional tone compared to much of their previous work, and understandably so. The band wrote The Moon Is In The Wrong Place after Shaw's fiancé died in a car crash just a few months before their wedding. While that lends a weight to many of the lyrics, and a somber mood to a number of tunes, Shannon & the Clams' MO of garage rock/R&B/soul keeps things upbeat throughout. Bonus points for a great album title.