Keith Moss: What Eludes You Moves You

He classifies his music as alt.pop, but in reality it's hard to pin down what genre Keith Moss is actually aiming for. In normal circumstances such diversity may be a positive characteristic, but the Dubliner's debut album is a cluttered mess. Moss sounds lacking in conviction on Fat Men Have to Eat, a tirade against greedy bankers that seems more about ticking the "angry young songwriter" box than an original social commentary, while his half-hearted warble on Burn Away Inside and Hazy Thoughts on Foggy Walks is frustratingly feeble. The bizarre programming on most of these songs is an unfortunate blight; without the studio-programmed beats, it's easier to get to the heart of a song such as The War Outside Your Door. Overall, the album is more maddening than moving. reekus.com/artists/keith_moss
Download: The War Outside Your Door