Album Notes

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Committee has placed Moonlight Graham on the Official Ballot for the 2006 Grammy Awards in the following categories:

Moonlight Graham - She Makes the Time (Roll On By)
Category 16 - Best Rock Performance by A Duo/Group with Vocals

Moonlight Graham - Camera-Shy
Category 20 - Best Rock Song

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ALBUM REVIEW - CityBeat 7/27/05

MOONLIGHT GRAHAM -- GONE.CIRCUS The adage "less is more" gets it proof with Gone.Circus, the latest album from Moonlight Graham. MG has settled as a duo for their second full-length and, given the warm, contagious nature of Circus, it was a wise move. Recorded by MG founder Chris Bailey and relative newcomer Bill Littleford completely on their own, the results are dazzling. The the sinuous structures and the unforgettable melodies are incredibly strong, but the presentation is key. That a singer/songwriter duo made an all-acoustic album is no news flash; what's remarkable is that they've made an all-acoustic album that doesn't continuously remind you that it's all-acoustic. Because of the potency of the writing and arrangements, the musical base (a rootsy blend of acoustic guitar, harmonica, light percussion, harmonies, mandolin and piano) serves as an almost ghostly undercurrent, shifting elegantly like trees dancing with the wind on the ocean's coastline. Vocally, Bailey was clearly born with the Stipe gene, but his quivering delivery is used imaginatively throughout. (Littleford's vocals have a more "Indie Folk" vibe, but are equally potent). Moonlight Graham's graceful touch and transcendent melodic prowess is akin to Damien Rice's, who similarly turns Folk music into something fresh and moving. In an age of auto-tuned vocals and sickening studio gloss, MG managed to make something extremely polished and profoundly satisfying, but the only trick they use is their own talent. What a novel ideal. . (Mike Breen) Grade: A

Check out Bailey's latest solo efforts at:
www.cdbaby.com/chrisbailey