Jeremy Squires: Many Moons
Somewhere between the fading light of dusk and dawn – that’s where you’ll find Jeremy Squires’ latest installment, Many Moons.
The tenth full-length release since 2006, the North Carolinian doesn’t disappoint, offering a self-produced collection of songs that delve into a beautiful mix of haunting lyricism and new, intricate sounds. Each track is a testament to Squires’ overall experience as an artist – pain, loss, grief and happiness – demonstrating his true expanse as a creator.
Photo by Shelley Ann Squires
With deep, dark sonics that are dripping with emotion, Squires introduces a new sound, as compared to his folk, acoustic-driven past, thanks to self-recorded tracks on an analog keyboard. That, combined with the lend from steel guitarist Whit Wright, offers the soundtrack of dreams, good and ugly.
From the first track, “Hazy,” Squires embraces the listener with his poetic nature and journey into a different realm – lost of light and drowning in sorrow. With the line “I miss you,” combined with simple, haunting vocals, Squires manages to welcome the listener to his new world.
Combined with that steel playing of Wright, Squires displays a true, deep-rooted Southern sound on “Vanishing,” as the mysterious twang of the guitar meshes effortlessly with vocals, painting a downtrodden memory with precise strokes.
“Labyrinth” presents as one of the deepest recordings on Many Moons, showcasing Squires’ ability to make the listener vanish into childhood – and tap their foot, at the same time. The continuous strum of the guitar drives the song forward, despite the maze that Squires is describing – real or fake.
Growling and haunting, the title track, “Many Moons,” calls for lowered lights and closed eyes. Conquering the shadows created by the sound, Squires manages to conjure a happiness – an ode to his lyrical prowess as a songwriter and musician.
Many Moons is a display of creativity that showcases Jeremy Squires’ true soul as a driving-force in the musical community, finding a brightness in the darkest of times.
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