02 Feb 2011 — Henning Lahmann
This little gem has just dropped into my inbox, right in time for the apparently eventual return of winter, and I will dedicate
To Be in particular to all my people stateside that are stuck in that blizzard now or in the coming hours.
Moon Tides' first song is nothing too spectacular, but this is actually exactly the quality that makes it outright perfect for my wintry mood. Moon Tides are
Act So Big Forest affiliates and thus presumably hail from Colorado, and since
Tennis, we know that the citizens of this particular landlocked state have a special affinity towards the sea, and
To Be is just this: a summery surf tune that instantly dispels all memories of snowy days, even if the weather forecast suggests otherwise. With its beautiful melody, the innocent and simple guitar riff and the washed-out, slightly distant male/female vocals, this is short song promises to be the first sign of yet another Colorado group devoted to make us happy simply be the means of purest pop perfection. Summer will come again.
Moon Tides - To Be
