Loaded Moses’ debut CD is sure to make anyone want to rock ‘n’ roll
Loaded Moses might be a local rock band now, but has the potential to be more.
By Sarah McClellan
Photo Editor

“Afterglow,” the debut CD from Loaded Moses, is a high-energy, adrenaline-filled rock album that could put any crowd in the mood to mosh.

Loaded Moses hails from Fort Worth and plays at venues like The Aardvark on Berry Street or the Curtain Club in Dallas and always gets its large following into a frenzy.

Lead singer Alex Starr has the look of Gavin Rossdale with a harder edge and the charisma of Ozzy Osbourne.

Drummer Hayes Crouse is one of the most energetic drummers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He plays so hard it looks like he is in physical pain by the middle of the performance, yet he keeps it up through the last song.

Bass player Anthony Barber and guitarists Chad Beck and Brad Cagle are equally mesmerizing and help form a chemistry that makes the band’s potential unlimited.

The band’s lyrics, however, are not typical of small-time local rock. They are intense and well thought out. Most of the songs have meanings applicable to life off stage and almost have the edge only bands like Metallica and Korn have mastered.

The CD’s title track, for example, is about having an argument with a girlfriend and trying to apologize but not wanting to give in. Some of the lyrics include:
“Maybe if you’d ever listen you’d understand by now. I’m not interested in your reform ... give me the afterglow ... I feel you pushing me into your mold now. I don’t mean to complain but it hurts.”

The only drawback to the album is that some of the songs use profanity though it is not used gratuitously.

Every song on the CD is great but this band is experienced best when seen and heard. You can do that at the band’s next performances Friday at the Curtain Club and Nov. 9 at The Aardvark.

“Afterglow” is available through the band’s Web site.

Sarah McClellan