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    HM Magazine #97/MossEisley
    MossEisley — EP2 cover

    MossEisley

    EP2

    (2002)

    Reviewed by Amanda Leas

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    Label independentHM Magazine #97September/October 2002
    art rockdream popindie rock

    This is dreamy girl-fronted rock similar to that of The Cranberries or Velour 100. The three Texan sisters and a brother began playing together at a coffee house that their parents own. Rhythmic guitars fade in and out of keyboard euphoria while two of the sisters harmonize throughout various arrangements on EP 2. The sound is both professional and pleasant, and MossEisley will most likely not remain independent for an extended period of time.

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