Moderate Rock, by Seth Diamond

Moderate Rock

by Seth Diamond

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1.	We Live In Blood (ft. Graham Reznick) 04:06	info	buy track
2.	Conquering Canine Molehill (ft. Dan Fodera) 04:56	info	buy track
3.	Lie Eater (ft. Graham Reznick) 04:40	info	buy track
4.	Living With Josephine (ft. Dan Fodera and Chris Coluzzi) 05:01	info	buy track
5.	The Importance of Elsewhere (ft. Calotype) 03:05	info	buy track
6.	Own Light (ft. Blake Ian) 04:27	info	buy track

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This is the first release under my own name, which is weird for me. I have always played in a band or enjoyed the emotional distance achieved from releasing music using a project name. These songs, though. These are the right songs. The primitive John Cale inspired staccato piano parts. The growling fuzzy bass lines that blend and harmonize with the raunchy guitars. Synths that oscillate and squonk around tight drum fills.

The problem I needed to solve was what to do about adding vocals, as I couldn't do these songs justice with my singing voice. After hearing Phil Manzanera's solo album Diamond Head which features guest vocalists on every track, I was inspired to try this as well. Any doubts I had about whether this would produce a coherent set of songs were erased when I received the incredible vocal performances you are now hearing. It was a delight to hear how other people interpreted these songs, and I enjoyed being able to revise my parts in service of the vocals.

Making fun quirky art damaged songs with my friends was a joy. I am going to do more of it, and I am pleased to be able to share it with you.

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released March 31, 2023

Recorded at Flatbush City Limits, Brooklyn
All instruments played by Seth Diamond except live drums on "Living With Josephine" by Chris Coluzzi
Vocals were performed by Graham Reznick, Dan Fodera, Larry Hess (Calotype), and Blake Ian
The album was recorded digitally and mixed on an analog console to 1/4" 2-track tape
Mastering was done by the master himself, Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound

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Seth Diamond Brooklyn, New York

Seth Diamond has been a veteran of the NYC music scene since the 1990s when he was a member of the post-rock band The Feud. In the mid-aughts he formed the traditional metal band Gods of Fire and played with Feud alumni in Hunters, Run! Now he is utilizing his multi-instrumental talents to record tight, angular and sometimes noisy art-rock. ... more

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