Okay, so here’s the thing: I really want to like this cover.<\/p>\n
Although I wasn’t familiar with Reflekter before their frontman’s acoustic cover of “Moonlight Motel<\/a>” brought them to my attention, I rather like the stuff I’ve heard as I’ve investigated them.<\/p>\n And while “Moonlight Motel” would be tough for\u00a0anyone\u00a0<\/em>to cover, it’s an especially tough challenge for someone so young. The song is loaded with life experience that requires a nuanced, empathic vocal performance that typically only comes to performers far, far into their careers.<\/p>\n So when he sat down to cover it, James Gooch made an incredibly ballsy decision that frankly appalled me initially–but which upon reflection strikes me as a wise move.<\/p>\n I’ll say no more until you listen to it for yourself.<\/p>\n