Genre: Album
Grade: NR
Notable People: Bruce Moon
Title: Was
Review: Bruce’s 20th self-produced and recorded album , available on Spotify and other streaming platforms, is a quiet set of 11 songs that are consistent with the music Bruce has been making for the 40 years we have been friends. Based solidly in the American Folk tradition, with stylistic waves to Dylan and Simon, Bruce’s all original songs are about aging, loss and regret, reflections on life lived, and fine songs of love; many with a bend towards social issues. Bruce is a very polished acoustic guitar player and gifted songwriter. I personally like when his music is filled out a bit more with accompaniment; there were many instances that I could easily imagine the addition of bass, violin or accordion coming in to further flesh out the sound, and though Bruce does make some ensemble music he is mostly an old-style troubadour. Good playing, nice singing, heartfelt songs, well arranged. If you are a folk music fan, check it out. Note- this album is not rated as I don’t rate efforts made by personal friends to avoid bias.