...XYZ (Moose album)

April 2022 ...XYZ studio Moose File:...XYZ_(Moose_album)_cover.jpg 1992 09 yes Protocol Studios (London) Townhouse (London) Jangle pop indie rock dream pop shoegaze 51:00 (1:19 with bonus tracks) Hut Records Mitch Easter ...XYZ is the debut studio album by British indie rock band Moose, released in 1992 by Hut Records. Background After their first three 1991 shoegaze-style EPs (Jack, Cool Breeze, Reprise), Moose aimed to avoid repeating themselves and explore a new direction on their debut album.Provis 2018 Moose Produced by Mitch Easter, known for his work with R.E.M., ...XYZ featured a noticeable country influence. According to guitarist Kevin McKillop, Easter introduced this element to the band, though he was also surprised by their appreciation for artists such as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and George Jones when they exchanged their musical tastes. Russell Yates likewise noted the presence of country and western influences throughout ...XYZ, both in its lyrics and melodies. The album's production employed violins, harmonica, keyboards, and acoustic guitars, and according to the band, twelve songs were recorded without prior rehearsals. ...XYZ also features guest vocals from Dolores O'Riordan of the Cranberries on the track "Soon Is Never Soon Enough." Release Despite its critical acclaim, ...XYZ failed to achieve commercial success. Hut Records dropped the band soon after its parent label, Virgin Records, was bought by EMIPinkard Ryan Shoegaze Genre: A 33 1/3 2024 Bloomsbury Academic 979-8765103418 In 2009, Cherry Red released a remastered edition of the album, adding bonus tracks from the 1991 compilation EP Sonny & Sam.Fisher Joseph Soon Is Never Soon Enough: Moose's '...XYZ', Remastered PopMatters 9 June 2011 https://www.popmatters.com/soon-is-never-soon-enough-mooses-xyz-remastered-2496007452.html 21 November 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20201027172227/https://www.popmatters.com/soon-is-never-soon-enough-mooses-xyz-remastered-2496007452.html 2020-10-27 References Sources Provis Victor Shoegaze: My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, Ride Etc. 9782360545285 Le mot et le reste 2018-04-19 fr EPUB Category:1992 albums Category:Indie rock albums by British artists Category:Jangle pop albums Category:Shoegaze albums by British artists