Album Review: MOOP - Ostara (2021)

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Artwork: Marie-Laure Morin

MOOP - Ostara
Release Date: February 26, 2021
Label: Tonzonen
Format: Vinyl / Cassette / CD / Digital
Length: 34:13
Genre: Brutal Jazz / Zeuhl
Origin: Poitiers, France

Around 20 months have passed since Poitiers' MOOP released their selftitled album. Now, Julien, Erwin, and  William are back with their sophomore album that is named after a Pagan celebration in Spring. With baritone sax, guitar, and drums MOOP let the madness continue. Apparently, the band has shrunk from a quartet to a trio since their last release but you should not expect their sound to any thinner or less eclectic due to that change.

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MOOP easily carry on where they left off with their first album. They keep on exploring the cut between Jazz and Rock and dig deep while doing so. Zappaesque compositions create a caleidoscope of colours unknown to human perception. Compared to its predecessor, "Ostara" is a lot more dark and spooky. And yet, MOOP still produce those freaky Zeuhl tunes that remind of mad laughter.

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"Ostara" is a release dimensions away from conventions or genres. Call it Zeuhl, call it Brutal Jazz, call it insanity. With their recent album, the mooper crew has created another milestone for fans of freakshows, eclectic music, and transdimensional witchcraft.


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