Mojave – Review of Crow’s Funeral cd

It was with trepidation that I accepted Mojave’s newest Cd – Crow’s Funeral. Why? Because I agreed to write a review of the album for Mojave’s Paul and LJ and wasn’t sure I could do that fairly and honestly.

Having listened to Crow’s Funeral three times from start to finish, I can honestly say I do like it – very much in fact. I expected it to be folk/acoustic but this album is very much a mix of folk and rock with some definite shades of ambient tossed in. It’s a fabulous mix that keeps me entertained and guessing from song to song. There are not many albums out these days that are not simply a collection of two or three radio hits and fillers; the idea of an entire album making sense and flowing from one song to the next seems to be a lost concept. This album does just that.

As you listen, the album takes you on the journey of a young woman who’s been through a life changing experience – possibly a broken heart, a failed relationship, abandonment of some sort – but all is not doom and gloom. This young woman has a brain as well as a broken heart, and sorts out the issues, and gets on with life. ‘California’ is the turning point (song) in the album, and the story continues with her healing and becoming stronger (rather than jaded) by her experiences, including forgiving the person(s) who caused the hurt in the first place (‘Thank You’)

On technical issues – this album is polished and professional – just what you would expect from a band who’s been in the business for many years. The arrangements are lush on songs that benefit from it, stripped down and raw on others – all adding to the overall feel or listening experience of this album.

If you haven’t heard Crow’s Funeral by Mojave yet, go purchase it… you won’t be disappointed.

*you can find Mojave on Twitter Here, and free ringtones from the album Here . Click on the picture up top to find Mojave’s official website including tour dates and such, as well as the album purchase info.

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