Moon In June (JPN)
ロ​マ​ン​と​水​色​の​街


4.0
excellent

Review

by jesper STAFF
November 24th, 2023 | 28 replies


Release Date: 10/11/2023 | Tracklist

Review Summary: robert, head for munchen, we are slowdiving in janglegaze

Are you looking for some incredibly catchy Japanese jangle-gaze with song titles like “Robert” and “Head for Munchen” (no umlaut please)? No? You found it regardless, and let me tell you, it’s an absolute treat. Moon in June’s debut full length is a sparkly affair guiding you through a lovely soundscape of fuzzed out guitars, heavenly melodies and vocals that float as much as they navigate. Everything is produced to dreamy perfection, best exemplified in moments like “都会のアリス” (track three)’s back half blending a sparkly and highly infectious riff with incredibly uplifting vocal textures into a truly mesmerising sonic experience. Elsewhere, the aforementioned “Head for Munchen” adopts a slightly punkier approach and sticks the landing with the record’s strongest chorus, a criminally catchy bit of writing that is as irresistible as it is weightless.

Admittedly, *​マ​ン​と​水​色​の​街 is a tad overlong at 50 minutes. Thankfully, the overall atmosphere of the album is absolutely entrancing and there are enough highlights along the way to keep you engaged. One such excellent moment presents itself in the form of “Slowdive”, which may be a homage to a well-known band (I’m not entirely sure). It’s an expansive and patient piece, allowing dreamy tension to build into a highly satisfying climax. Moon in June’s first full length is a resounding success, continuing the trend of June-based celestial bodies putting forth some of the best relaxcore of this autumn. Thank you, gaze overlords.




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JesperL
Staff Reviewer
November 24th 2023


5453 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

wanted to have this out like three weeks ago but pneumonia fucking wrecked my life for a bit there lol



anyway check this and also the new sun june

surskit
November 24th 2023


8 Comments


gosh I'm sorry to hear about the pneumonia! I hope you're well on the mend. Great review!

GhandhiLion
November 24th 2023


17641 Comments


Nice I like soft machine

JesperL
Staff Reviewer
November 24th 2023


5453 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

thanks surs! def feeling better after finally getting the right antibiotics lol

hope you'll like this too then ghandhi :]

Sunnyvale
Staff Reviewer
November 24th 2023


5858 Comments

Album Rating: 3.8

Looks I've got TWO new albums to check out ASAP... Glad to have your writing back Jesper, and sorry to hear about your sickness!

sixdegrees
November 25th 2023


13127 Comments


This is relevant to my interests...

JesperL
Staff Reviewer
November 25th 2023


5453 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

thank you sunny!! < 3

hope your interests enjoy this six

ToSmokMuzyki
November 25th 2023


10579 Comments


holy shit violent pika

Sunnyvale
Staff Reviewer
November 25th 2023


5858 Comments

Album Rating: 3.8

Yeah, this is pretty nice!

qt359101
November 26th 2023


11 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

cute album :]

JesperL
Staff Reviewer
November 26th 2023


5453 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

hell yeah, love the love for this!!

mechamagica
November 26th 2023


626 Comments


this is the first album i've felt happy about in two months so ty for the find

GrimDawn
November 26th 2023


111 Comments


Gave this a listen and the first impression was pretty positive. Very lush, comfy melodies. Can't pick highlights yet but I liked what I heard.

conesmoke
November 27th 2023


7875 Comments


Can you please delete my account and all comments reviews etc?

Dewinged
Staff Reviewer
November 28th 2023


32020 Comments


Shit Jesper, just read about your health, hope you're feeling better already, I'm the mood for this, so I'll give it a listen.

JesperL
Staff Reviewer
November 28th 2023


5453 Comments

Album Rating: 4.0

thanks dewi, i am getting there!

hope you vibed w this :]

heyadam
November 28th 2023


4395 Comments


this is a great fall rec — thanks for the rev, def going in my rotation!

BaselineOOO
December 1st 2023


2470 Comments


It's alright

JohnnyoftheWell
Staff Reviewer
December 1st 2023


60322 Comments


Baseline what are the albums of this year

BaselineOOO
December 1st 2023


2470 Comments


I imagine you'd enjoy Kyrie - Debut because you like annoying girls.

Truth be told, I heard like 10 LPs from 2023 and I'm not awfully interested in hearing more



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