After years in the making, Manchester's celestial rockers, Luna Marble, have finally unveiled their self-titled debut album. Released today, this collection is less a debut and more a defining statement—a snapshot of where the band began and the explosive energy that has propelled them to the forefront of the burgeoning UK classic rock scene.
Comprised of the magnetic Maria Rico (vocals), virtuoso Dragos Colceriu (guitars), David Grundy (bass), and Sean Stewart (drums on the album), Luna Marble’s sound is a rich tapestry woven from the freedom of 70s rock giants like Led Zeppelin and Fleetwood Mac, blended with touches of grungy grit and contemporary pop sensibility. However, this isn't mere homage; it’s a bold reinterpretation. The album deftly marries raw, blues-infused power with atmospheric, ethereal soundscapes, cementing their reputation for providing an audio-visual experience that is both otherworldly and intensely grounded.
The band, who proudly took a fully independent, D.I.Y. path for this release, focused on capturing their electrifying live presence. Recorded mostly live, the album features their earliest-written songs. Guitarist Dragos and vocalist Maria spent lockdown reshaping these tracks, layering in depth and new harmonies to forge the unmistakable "Luna Marble universe" heard today.
The ten-track journey is one of emotional growth, resilience, and self-liberation, traversing a spectrum of human experience. The opening track, 'Running', sets a defiant tone of personal empowerment, while early singles like 'All of My Love' and 'Crazy Lovin’ bring the irresistible groove and youthful fire that have become live staples. Elsewhere, tracks like 'So Long' confront the everyday exhaustion of juggling dreams with the 9-to-5 grind, before the philosophical 'The Ride' offers a moment of light, flowing reflection.
Closing the album is 'Mad World', an anthem of passion and resilience that originated from Maria’s frustrations as a young woman entering the music industry. It’s a powerful climax that perfectly encapsulates the album’s core themes: defiance in the face of a discouraging world and holding onto your identity. Masterfully mixed by Jim Spencer and mastered by Graeme Lynch (Two Zero Nine Mastering), the production ensures that this wall of immersive sound is packed with energy and clarity.
To celebrate, the band has been on the road, recently marking the release with their immersive, self-curated headline series, The Rock & Roll Circus, at Manchester Academy 3, a show designed to pull audiences into their celestial world. Catch them on one of their October dates and prepare to step into the 'Luna Marble' universe—the first glorious chapter of what promises to be an epic rock adventure.
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