Track Ed... — The Tea Party-blood Moon Rising (bonus
Seen as a natural, if surprising, fit for the band’s melodic sensibilities. Live Version
Blood Moon Rising is a 2021 compilation album by the Canadian rock trio , marking their 30th anniversary by gathering material recorded between 2016 and 2021. It primarily merges tracks from their Black River (2019) and Sunshower (2021) EPs into a single cohesive, yet stylistically diverse, full-length experience. 🎸 Sound & Style: "Moroccan Roll" Reborn
: Jeff Martin’s voice remains unchanged and powerful; the rhythm section of Stuart Chatwood and Jeff Burrows creates a "formidable groove". The Tea Party-Blood Moon Rising (Bonus Track Ed...
A "harmonica-washed" acoustic take that highlights the band's raw stage energy. 📈 Critical Reception
The adds three specific recordings that deviate from the band's traditional hard rock sound: Reviewer Sentiment "Isolation" Joy Division Cover Seen as a natural, if surprising, fit for
: An essential collection for fans, serving as a "best-of" for their most recent era of songwriting. Tracklist (Bonus Edition) Black River Way Way Down Sunshower So Careless Our Love Hole in My Heart (ft. Todd Kerns) Shelter Summertime Out on the Tiles (Led Zeppelin) The Beautiful Blood Moon Rising (Wattsy’s Song) Isolation (Joy Division) 🎁 Everyday Is Like Sunday (Morrissey) 🎁 Way Way Down (Live) 🎁
Most critics view the album as a strong return to form, though some find the inclusion of so many covers (including Led Zeppelin's "Out on the Tiles") a bit "scattershot". 🎸 Sound & Style: "Moroccan Roll" Reborn :
While the band is famous for their "Moroccan Roll"—a blend of , progressive rock , and Middle Eastern instrumentation—this release leans more heavily into their rootsy, blues-rock side.