If I had to define Radio Moscow's style myself, I am sure I wouldn't use the term "psychedelic" rock. Not that it is not adequate - simply because not until recently I had no idea that such genre even existed. Instead I would tell you that it's a fine mixture of blues rock and progressive rock with a subtle hint of some of more "heavy" music styles.
But let's forget about the nuances of genre names and ask one, very important question - are they any good? Of course I am no music critic and I can only speak for myself, but I have to say: hell, yes! If you are into blues rock, progressive stuff and even all kinds of metal you'll simply love the band, however even my friend, who listens to completely different, non-rock music told me that he liked them very much.
If you want, you can give them a listen right now on this player, ripped from their myspace site:
Current touring band members (from left):
Parker Griggs - Guitars/Vocals/Drums, Paul Marrone - Drums, Zach Anderson - Bass
Parker Griggs - Guitars/Vocals/Drums, Paul Marrone - Drums, Zach Anderson - Bass
"So who are those Radio Moscow guys and if they are so great, why haven't I heard of them?". The band started very typically as a garage project in Story City, Iowa in 2003 by Parker Griggs who writes songs, sings and plays guitar. Oh, and he also plays drums on the records. Quite impressive. What's worth noticing is the fact, that back in the early days Parker would pre-record the drums on a 4-track and then blasts it through amplification. Later, Zach Anderson replaced Serana Andersen as a bassist and, with help of some of their drummer friends, the band is touring ever since.
The cover of "Brain Cycles", their latest album, fits perfectly with the common understanding of the word "psychedelic".
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