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Published: 2012/03/05

by Wesley Hodges

Moon Taxi: Cabaret

12th South

While still continuing to investigate and develop their trademark reggaeinfused indie-jam sound, Moon Taxi turns the page toward a new era on Cabaret. The opening “Mercury” explodes out of the gates, setting a colorful tone. The band’s radio-ready personality and refined pop sensibilities glisten on songs like “All The Rage” and the turbo-charged “Radio.” Meanwhile the more experimental, adventurous tilt from Moon Taxi’s jungle rock beginnings prevails on the groovin’ “Hypnus” and “Pennies”—a meandering, accessible and compact prog rock blowout. Cabaret’s title track meshes the electrified new sound with a complex and industrial rock jam-out brilliantly, serving as the apex and quintessential track on the record. Moon Taxi’s comfort zone appears to be in constant exploration on Cabaret —an overwhelming lyrical and musical success.

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