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CD Review: Luna Halo Leaves Jesus Behind Long-Awaited Release
Stephanie Dennen
Issue date: 10/2/07 Section: Entertainment
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I'll admit, my knowledge of classic rock is pretty much limited to TV soundtracks and Guitar Hero, but I generally find it pleasant, and well, classic.
Luna Halo can't really be described as having a similar sound to any certain band, but they have toured North America and Europe opening for acts such as Velvet Revolver, Hoobastank and Joan Jett.
Not yet a household name, Luna Halo is about to become a new classic. With clean beats and real guitarists, the band blurs the line between familiar and brand new. The final track, "World on Fire" has a similar sound to Fueled By Ramen's bands The Academy Is… and This Providence.
Following in the footsteps of such acts, the song also has some catchy and memorable lyrics. Even with the band's conscious effort to leave the religious undertones out, the lyrics still sneak in some mentions of heaven, souls, confessing and sin.
"You taught the serpent how to dance/ You're the siren of romance…the end is coming/ Why would you leave me wanting?"
Sounds a little like something a Catholic schoolboy would say to get a girl. But then again, you can take the Christianity out of the band, but you can't take the Christianity out of the boy.
The best part about Luna Halo is the fact that you've probably been hearing them around, tapping your foot to the beat and never knowing who you were listening to. Their song "Kings and Queens" was featured as the theme song on the final season of the TV show "King of Queens"; it was also featured on the 2007 NHL Stanley Cup. "On My Way" has been played on CBS' "Ghost Whisperer."
Based on this album, I can see Luna Halo being the next Taking Back Sunday or Switchfoot by building up an underground cult following. Pretty soon it'll be breaking out on soundtracks to teen dramas and making its way to every teenager's iPod.
Fans of rock music will be rocking out to Luna Halo's self-titled debut when it hits stores on Oct. 30. Will you be one of them?
Luna Halo can't really be described as having a similar sound to any certain band, but they have toured North America and Europe opening for acts such as Velvet Revolver, Hoobastank and Joan Jett.
Not yet a household name, Luna Halo is about to become a new classic. With clean beats and real guitarists, the band blurs the line between familiar and brand new. The final track, "World on Fire" has a similar sound to Fueled By Ramen's bands The Academy Is… and This Providence.
Following in the footsteps of such acts, the song also has some catchy and memorable lyrics. Even with the band's conscious effort to leave the religious undertones out, the lyrics still sneak in some mentions of heaven, souls, confessing and sin.
"You taught the serpent how to dance/ You're the siren of romance…the end is coming/ Why would you leave me wanting?"
Sounds a little like something a Catholic schoolboy would say to get a girl. But then again, you can take the Christianity out of the band, but you can't take the Christianity out of the boy.
The best part about Luna Halo is the fact that you've probably been hearing them around, tapping your foot to the beat and never knowing who you were listening to. Their song "Kings and Queens" was featured as the theme song on the final season of the TV show "King of Queens"; it was also featured on the 2007 NHL Stanley Cup. "On My Way" has been played on CBS' "Ghost Whisperer."
Based on this album, I can see Luna Halo being the next Taking Back Sunday or Switchfoot by building up an underground cult following. Pretty soon it'll be breaking out on soundtracks to teen dramas and making its way to every teenager's iPod.
Fans of rock music will be rocking out to Luna Halo's self-titled debut when it hits stores on Oct. 30. Will you be one of them?
