Along the intricately tangled roots buried deep within the origins of rock, emerges a powerful force known as Sprightly Moans. The Austin, Texas duo has just unleashed the latest single “I Wanna Be Afraid” From their upcoming album Demos III scheduled to be unveiled January 30th, 2014. If the single is any indication as to what Sprightly Moans intends to bring to the discriminating ear, be ready for a chilling meet and greet filled with a perplexing, yet fascinating musical experience. Laced with a mysterious voyage through the inner-workings of darkness and desire, the single is surprisingly accented with energetic twists and turns.
“I Wanna Be Afraid” is a carefully crafted Hard Rock piece that lyrically dances with the taboo while also redefining the rules of engagement for avid rock consumers. The use of conscious wordplay and elaborate vocal changes throughout the song worked in a cohesive manner with the instrumental elements to produce a flight of the imagination into an unchartered realm. The lyrics work effectively to blanket the atmosphere with a heavy, shadowy cloud that becomes surprisingly weightless as the chorus lurches in. When a band can actually make the tiny hairs on your neck stand up, it is fairly certain to say that they have delivered.
Sprightly Moans, who on their official website sprightlymoans.com fittingly illustrate themselves as a rumble between Jimi Hendrix, Lightning Bolt, The White Stripes, and The Bad Plus are an eclectic pair who, while known for being Hard Rock, have daringly innovated an experimental undertaking. Most certain to be one of the most coveted records of our generation, Sprightly Moans latest single “I Wanna Be Afraid” is a fearless expression of sound rooted in the core of rock. From the thrashing guitars and wicked drums, to the hauntingly moaned vocals, Sprightly Moans has managed to capture the classic elements of Hard Rock while giving fans a contemporary snapshot into their ever- growing catalog of musical prowess. Keep an ear tuned for their upcoming album Demos III due out January 30th, 2014.
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