ALBUM REVIEW: Visions by Mooch

Digital album art for Montreal rock band MOOCH new 2024 album VISIONS

Step into the sonic labyrinth that is Visions, the third studio album from the mystifying trio Mooch. With their fingers firmly on the pulse of heavy psychedelic rock, Mooch has delivered a mesmerising collection of tracks that defy conventional boundaries while it whisks one away on a transcendental journey through time and space.

From the very first notes of “Hangtime,” it’s clear that Mooch is not content with merely creating music; they’re crafting entire worlds. The architects of this universe are the trio of lead vocalists and multi-instrumentalists Ben Cornel, Julian Iac, and Alex Segreti and they are seamlessly blending the gritty authenticity of ’90s grunge with the ethereal allure of ’70s psychedelia.

Tracks like “Hangtime” and “Vision” showcase their mastery of mood and atmosphere while songs like “Together” and “Reflections” are portals into the depths of the band’s collective psyche.

The album isn’t just about aural experience though, it’s also an introspective journey that looks at the human condition with unflinching honesty. “Morning Prayer” captures the existential angst of lost hope, while “Intention” serves as a stark warning against the dangers of unchecked power. 

Each song is a brushstroke in a larger masterpiece that paints a portrait of the human experience in all its complexity and contradiction and through it all, the trio beautifully weave a sound of emotion and philosophy..

Visions is a kaleidoscopic dreamscape and an invitation to leave your earthly concerns behind and to surrender to the sonic allure of Mooch. It dares one to embrace the unknown and explore the outer limits of their imagination. 

Embark on the sonic odyssey with Mooch, your soul will thank you for it.

MUST LISTEN TRACKS: “Hangtime”, “Morning Prayer” “Together”, “Vision”, “Reflections”