Mojave 3
Spoon And Rafter

THE REVIEW

Three years after "Excuses For Travellers," Mojave 3 return to the studio with a new album "Spoon And Rafter" (4AD - 2003).

In the vein of their brief tradition, characterized by a fundamentally acoustic and occasionally introspective pop, the American band, true to form, offers ethereal, simple, intimate, and serene music. This atmosphere is already hinted at by the beautiful cover, which features a bouquet of daisies tied with a ribbon displaying the album title against a bucolic backdrop.

Musically, the album's simplicity is expressed through essential arrangements, clean guitars, whispered vocals, and measured effects.
On first listen, the album is pleasant, but nothing more. No surprises during the listening. No melody leaves a mark. It doesn’t require particular attention. It slides like water on glass.
Perhaps the only track that stands out is Tinkers Blues, but it's not enough.
Subsequent listens only confirm the initial impressions and, unfortunately, in the end, the feeling remains of having heard nothing new.

In short, it's an album that's likely to be quickly forgotten.