Silverada, formerly known as Mike and the Moonpies, leave their old name in the past on a new album that highlights an alt-country, indie-rock sound.
Silverada refine their Texas country sound on their self-titled album — their first since changing their name from Mike and the Moonpies., the Texas country group led by singer-songwriter Mike Harmeier shot for the moon and jettisoned their snack-cake name, choosing to, the band’s first album since promoters were forced to update their marquees.
Lead single “Wallflower” is equally defiant, propelled by Omar Oyoque’s slinky bass and drummer Taylor Englert’s breakneck beat. Harmeier writes about being pulled toward an anonymous face in a crowd of bar flies. On the surface, it’s a woman. Listen closer though, and he’s singing about his band, issuing a declaration that while Mike and the Moonpies might have been dismissed in the past, Silverada will command your attention or die trying.
The acoustic ballad “Stay by My Side” is the album’s traditional country moment. Sonically, it plays like an outtake fromand Harmeier summons his best nasal Willie Nelson when he croons, “I won’t take it for granted/it won’t last forever/I’ll stay on the stage till they turn out the light.” reaches its peak with “Eagle Rare.
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