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Moxy Früvous
Wood
Release Date: 1998 10 13
Running Time: 46:55
Label: Bottom Line

After Moxy Fruvous built a Canadian audience with the novelty songs of their debut Bargainville, the fairly subdued and serious Wood came as a bit of a shock. The cover art, featuring a whimsical cartoon that has been replaced with a black-and-white photo of the band standing in the forest, illustrates the transition from quirky humor to earnest songs with a more rural sensibility. But while Wood may not be the best introduction to the "Fruvous sound," it is probably the most enjoyable album for the average music fan. While Wood does feature the four-part harmonies that made their debut so contagious, the songs are deeply influenced by Canadian singer-songwriters such as Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, and particularly The Band. The latter's influence is particularly present in Wood's eclectic instrumentation, including fiddle, piano, accordion, and banjo. Highlights include the breakup tale "Horseshoes," the nostalgic "On Her Doorstep," and the French love song "Nuits de Reve." Aaron Schatz, All Music Guide

Tracks:

	Title	Composer	Time
1	Down from Above	Moxy Fruvous	4:35
2	Horseshoes	Moxy Fruvous	3:56
3	Fly	Moxy Fruvous	4:55
4	Present Tense Tureen	Moxy Fruvous	3:39
5	Poor Mary Lane	Moxy Fruvous	3:27
6	On Her Doorstep	Moxy Fruvous	3:20
7	Misplaced	Moxy Fruvous	4:33
8	It's Too Cold	Moxy Fruvous	3:24
9	Bed and Breakfast	Moxy Fruvous	4:12
10	Nuits de Rève	Moxy Fruvous	6:30
11	Sad Today	Moxy Fruvous	4:24