12th South

While still continuing to investigate and develop their trademark reggaeinfused indie-jam sound, Moon Taxi turns the page toward a new era on Cabaret. The opening “Mercury” explodes out of the gates, setting a colorful tone. The band’s radio-ready personality and refined pop sensibilities glisten on songs like “All The Rage” and the turbo-charged “Radio.” Meanwhile the more experimental, adventurous tilt from Moon Taxi’s jungle rock beginnings prevails on the groovin’ “Hypnus” and “Pennies” – a meandering, accessible and compact prog rock blowout. Cabaret’s title track meshes the electrified new sound with a complex and industrial rock jam-out brilliantly, serving as the apex and quintessential track on the record. Moon Taxi’s comfort zone appears to be in constant exploration on Cabaret – an overwhelming lyrical and musical success.