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Good Tiger - A Head Full of Moonlight

It must be a difficult situation for a band when several members decided they no longer want to go forth with the project but others want to continue on their musical path. For the latter, one of the only options is to find a new outlet for the music and this is the case for Good Tiger. Formed from the ashes of other bands this five piece has been working together for some time, but only announced their presence when they created a crowd fund page for their debut full-length album. They raised their targeted amount very quickly and have now reached the point where they have the opportunity to release their debut self-released album A Head Full of Moonlight.

There have been nine tracks chosen for this release and they kick off with Where Are The Birds. It opens with the pings of a guitar riff before the addition of crashing drums, soaring vocals and an explosive chorus. This system of elements runs on a similar path for seven of the eight remaining tracks with the guitars getting stronger, the drums crashing louder and things heating up all the way through to the concluding tune '67 Pontiac Firebird which takes thing to their sharpest. The tracks are each upbeat and will get your head bopping and your feet stamping; All Her Own Teeth is just one example of this.

There are moments where things are taken down a notch and a quieter approach is made way for. When these moments are apparent, it is the gentle pings of guitar and vocals that dominate, such as on Understanding Silence and midway through Aspirations.

Vocalist Eliott Coleman has a very large vocal range and can adapt his tones to whatever the tracks require. From high pitches (Latchkey Kids) to something a little calmer (Understanding Silence) and then some gruffer tones on Snake Oil, the debut single and the first taste the fans received of the up and coming material.

These musicians are familiar with the elements of the music industry, from writing and recording to producing and performing so there is no wonder this release looks set to blast them off around the globe touring. It is just a shame there are no real stand out elements on A Head Full of Moonlight that once you have heard, you won’t be forgetting in a hurry.