American Heritage Dictionary defines "evolution" as "a gradual process in which something changes into a different and usually more complex or better form." This word aptly pertains to Moot Davis' second album " ALREADY MOVED ON." " ALREADY MOVED ON" shows a clear progression from his debut self-titled effort - and demonstrates that even music that speaks the voice of the common man can evolve to a higher plane.
With his first record, Moot gained tremendous critical acclaim for his talent for writing and performing passionate, soulful honky-tonk music that drew from legends of the genre like Hank Williams and Webb Pierce while bringing the art form into the new Millennium. ALREADY MOVED ON picks up where "Moot Davis" left off, embodying timeless songwriting, a definite "attitude," and a certain edge that lets the listener know this is no throwback to an earlier time. It's music that reflects the past while setting the bar for the future.
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"The modern-day King of the Honky-Tonks returns with the follow-up to his deservedly lauded 2004 debut. This time he embellishes his lean, muscular beer-joint formula with occasional touches of accordion, mandola and piano. But it never clutters the artistic blueprint, which is to create traditional country songs that pay tribute to the '50s and '60s sound without overstudying it. Key cuts: 'The Man, the Myth,' 'Foreclosures and Repossessions' (Is that a great country song title or what?) and 'Talkin' 'Bout Lonely'."
-Mario Tarradell, Dallas Morning News
"As I expected, Moot's still awesome. This second disc was definitely worth the wait. Davis proves he's not a one-note performer with some new sounds with his definite stamp."
-Kathy Coleman, About.com
""On Already Moved On Moot Davis sings authentic, unadulterated country music with two feet firmly planted in the lineage of honky-tonk legends past. Papa Hank would be proud."
-Brody Vercher, 9513.com