One of the best things that happens to me in my incarnation as a music writer is the arrival of news that Tom Gould has put together a new album. Even better is getting that album in my hands. Best yet is putting it in the player and hitting the continuous play button. 
Gould, of course, is the driving force behind the eclectic collection of musicians who assemble under the Beatniks' moniker to interpret his similarly eclectic collections of songs. He proudly point to the inclusion of an actual Bossa (and a Samba!) on this one, but if Gould's about anything, he's about disabusing the listener of any preconceptions the name Bossa Nova Beatniks may offer. A little Bossa, sure, but a little bit country, a little bit rock n' roll and a whole lotta soul, too. 

Tom Gould never fails to surprise, and the surprises he cooks up never fail to delight. It's no surprise at all, though, that he's done it again.
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I really enjoyed it!!!!!! Really GREAT GREAT STUFF!!!!!!!
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Moonlit Bossa is to be played over and over!  It will grab your listening pleasure.  It's a super album with super music produced by super talent!!!!
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This could be my favorite album in a while. It has been going non-stop on iTunes since I got it. Awesome.
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