Pale Moon Gang

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New Train Runnin'
"New Train Runnin'"
CD Review from THE BIG TAKEOVER Issue 60, Summer 2007:
"With so much of the Big Apple (especially Manhattan) seemingly losing its soul of late, it's good that there are local bands like this trio to bring back some of the grit and spirit of old New York. Richard Dev Greene's meaty, overdriven guitar riffs combine with the pounding rhythms of bassist Luke Miller and drummer Brian Wolfe to form an explosive, tight 'n' crunchy attack that brings to mind recent incarnations of The New York Dolls and Stooges. In fact, the band even do a cover of their hero Iggy Pop's 1979 LP title track 'New Values', and kick up a good head of steam doing it. And with potent, melodic originals like 'Yeah X 3' and 'Talkin' To Myself (To Get By)', this debut is a complete knockout."
CD Review from 411mania.com Posted by Mitch Michaels 10/23/2007:
"Pale Moon Gang is your typical indie punk act on the surface, a trio of high energy musicians who are into loud riffs and smacking drums. Fortunately, the band also has some nice features going for them. First is vocalist Greene, who brings an aspect of maturity and reality to the band. The man's been around and he's seen the original New York punk scene, and it's reflected in his granular, gutter - dwelling singing and lyrics. On solos for "Talkin' To Myself", you hear a rock edge that is forgotten in polished pop/punk and neglected by the band's indie counterparts. This is punk and it rocks hard, jagged edges and all.
Miller and Wolfe prove to be a great rhythm section. First off is their backing vocals, though, which add an aspect of energy to the songs that would be missing if Greene were singing alone. Then you have that stripped down rumble, most apparent on "Dead Seventeen", a song so tough that you'd better have your aspirin handy.
PALE MOON GANG is a tight half hour of punk rock. It kicks off with "New Train Runnin'", a catchy proto-punk tune that starts out with "I've got my will ... I'm not for sale". Not exactly thought provoking, but its delivered by a man that absolutely believes it, and that shines through. "Yeah X 3", a song that lampoons teenage skirt chasing (and perhaps masterbation), is even tougher, but no less catchy.
If you didn't know what they're in this for, the band lays it out with their cover of Iggy Pop's "New Values". Their version glorifies the lo-fi, seedy fun of punk rock in the late 70's and comes across as a pure tribute rather than a cheap imitation. They rock out their own approximations of punk classics with "Talkin' To Myself To Get By" and "Dead Seventeen".
PALE MOON GANG is a great debut. It showcases both youthfull energy and a mature understanding of the punk rock scene, something that no other indie bands seem to be doing today. The album isn't exactly commercial-friendly, but people who dig punk rock (or who dug it back in the day) will find the songs fun, appealing and dead-on in their NYC punk scene vibe. Pure raw power."