The Moor’s self-titled debut album does not sound like a debut. The eight tracks that comprise the record are so masterfully crafted—the blend of synthesizers, pianos, guitar, drums, and haunting vocal melodies create a chillingly vast wall of sound—that you could swear this band has produced an album before. But no, although the duo has been making music together since 2008, Erika Daking and Josiah Steinbrick decided to take their time releasing their freshman effort, and with the help of some amazing contributors—Josh Klinghoffer (PJ Harvey, Red Hot Chili Peppers), Simon Lord (Simian, Black Ghosts), and Bryan Hollon (Boom Bip, Neon Neon) with finishing touches by mix guru Noah Georgeson (Joanna Newsom, The Strokes)—the psychedelic, dreamy twosome has created quite the impressive debut. – Katrina Nattress
