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Moulettes


Country of origin:

England

Type of music generally:

Experimental, Gothic alternative folk/rock with neo-traditional touches, at times almost performance art

Status:

Most recent release, Preternatural (2016)

See also:

Moulettes' site

Wikipedia's entry on Moulettes

Comparisons:

Rasputina, Gabriela Kulka

Covers/own material:

Own and occasional covers

General comments:

A rolicking dark Gothic good time. Theatrical. Over the top. Delightful. (Neile)

Recommended first album:

Moulettes

Recordings:


Moulettes

Release info:

2010—Balling the Jack

Availability:

U.K.

Ecto priority:

Highly recommended

Group members:

Rob Arcari—zabumba, vocals, percussion
Oliver Austin—drums, vocals, percussion, guitar, banjo, bouizouki, harmonium, mbira, cell
Hannah Miller—cello, vocals, disembowelled piano, glockenspiel, percussion, harmonium, music box, mbira
Ruth Skipper—bassoon, vocals, autoharp, kazoo
Georgina Leach—violin

Guest artists:

Neil Kennedy & Metro—additional vocals

Produced by:

Neil Kennedy, Geoff Ivan, and the Moulettes, all except: Ben Startup and the Moulettes (8)

Comments:

Songs about devils and cannibals and "Bloodshed in the Woodshed," oh my. It's an amazingly fun and catchy album. The vocals and harmonies are gorgeous, the instrumentation is clever and lively, and the songwriting just delightful. The CD includes the dark and artful video for "Devil of Mine", a song which will glue itself into your head. You owe it to yourself to go and check out the samples at least. (Neile)

The Bear's Revenge

Release info:

2012—Balling the Jack

Availability:

U.K.

Ecto priority:

Highly recommended

Group members:

Hannah Miller—cello, vocals, guitar, banjo, hammered dulcimer, glockenspiel, percussion
Oliver Austin—drums, vocals, guitars, bass guitar, percussion, banjo
Faye Houson—vocals
Ted Wane—double bass, vocals
Jim Mertimerc—bass, mandolin, guitar, bajo
Ruth Skipper—bassoon, vocals, autoharp, kazoo
Rob Arcari—zabumba, bandeiro, washboard, vocals
Georgina Leach—violin, vocals, viola, whistling

Guest artists:

Laura Hockenhull—vocals,
Rioghnach Connolly—flute, vocals (4, 10, 12)
Ellis Davies—guitar (5)
Liz Green—vocals (12)
Esther Mille—nyckelharpa (11)
Ben Startup—double bass, rotary blade (4, 11)
Fred Kinbom—lap steel (12)
The Queens Park Rogues (12)

Produced by:

Joe Gibb, Oliver Austin & Hannah Miller

Comments:

Lively, unique neo-traditional folk with gorgeous vocals and harmonies. Just as much fun as their debut, which is saying a lot. (Neile)

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