Two-word phrase I did not expect to read in a record review today: coeval moors.

Coeval, of course, means “originating or existing during the same period; lasting through the same era.” It is used correctly in the review. Moor, as a noun, means “a broad area of open land, often high but poorly drained, with patches of heath and peat bogs.” It is, I would argue, not used correctly, the writer having confused the verb and noun forms — methinks he meant something like “anchor” or even “fencepost.”

As for the review, I sadly have to agree with it. I was anxious to hear the new Harvey Danger record, having considered their two mid-1990s releases criminally overlooked — as the review put it, “Throw your 10 fave 90s indie albums in a blender and poof! — Harvey Danger.” And I’m an established fanboy of HD lead singer Sean Nelson. And the album’s certainly not bad or anything — just a little overcooked and adult-contemporary in spots.

That said, the band lets you download the whole album free and legally, which is mighty cool.

02 November 2005

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