Album Review: Over The Moon

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Ginny Blackmore’s initial single Bones broke onto international radio over two years ago, went platinum and introduced New Zealand audiences to one of our finest unacknowledged songwriting talents. Off the back of that single, we have finally been graced with her debut album. The fourteen song collection opens with the title-named track Over the Moon, setting the tone well as a decidedly RnB-flavoured Pop piece.

Flowing seamlessly into Hello World (the third single released), the overall tone bridges a brilliant line between husking, raw vocals and over-produced pop elements.

The album production is nigh on masterful, with particular emphasis placed on the quality of vocal layering, there is also an aspect that brings enormous clarity to the work – in the contrast between Blackmore’s grittier vocal takes and her beautiful, soft chorus tones.

Bones, a gorgeous piece by itself, feels oddly well-suited on the album. It had the potential to feel outdated as back catalogue work, but manages to create a smooth tie between Blackmore’s current musical direction and her initial start.

Put Ya Name On It is a gloriously easy listen, low-key and soothing and flows well into Possession which has lyrical and musical aspects that feel similar to ‘The Weekend’.

Over The Moon is an eclectic and beautiful collection showcasing an artist trying to pinpoint a sound without alienating or conforming to a particular genre, truly refreshing.