Progressing Nicely
Brighton based group The Mojo Fins have had a tough start to their musical career when only a few days before the release of their debut album "The Sound That I Still Hear" vocalist and guitarist Jon Chandler was tragically killed in a road accident back in 2007. Since then they have galvanised themselves as a unit and have consistently created pleasant indie rock music that, while never setting the world alight, has been gaining a hell of a lot of good reviews from the press, including here at Room Thirteen.
Produced by Dave Eringa, who is best known for his work with the likes of Manic Street Preachers and Idlewid, The Mojo Fins second long play release "Shake The Darkness" is yet another album that garnishes The Mojo Fins' reputation for creating good music. The tracks are radio-friendly, full of nice harmonies, beautifully written, well produced and proof that the boys from the south coast have improved on their previous album.
However, as usual, there is a problem. One wonders just how hard they are trying to be the next Coldplay and the like. Not an easy task when Chris Martin and the boys are still plying their trade at the highest level. Comparisons between the two bands are quite easy to see, guitars being played to their full dramatic level, full on romantic singing and full production value; we even have a string section on 'The Spell', which for the record sounds great.
That said, The Mojo Fins are not the first and won't be the last band to be compared this way, it is just a curse that any band following the soft indie rock path will have to encounter. The main thing is this album is basically a good album. If The Mojo Fins carry on like this maybe one day they will also be selling out stadium tours around the country.