Jim Basnight and The Moberlys

Early Years

Power Popaholic Productions

Basnight has been making music since the 70s, one of the original NYC punk rockers. These songs are nicely punk/power pop -- rough, unkempt, obnoxious, and perfect for those who like this kind of music, which I do.

Also very likable is that these lyrics are positive, even happy, which was rare for punk rock at the time. Songs like “Give Me Peace” and “Don’t Fall Into Darkness” show that, and those are two of the best songs on the album.

The four singles, including “Last Night” and “We’ll Always Be In Love,” sum things up perfectly. They are everything the album is, and you won’t go wrong with any of them.

So if you want to refresh your memory of the 70s, never heard punk or power pop beyond the hits, or just want some good music of a type that isn’t made much anymore, this album is for you.

Andrea Weiss