SPEAK EASY: Low Moral Character

Speak Easy

Low Moral Character

© 2004 Speak Easy (634479028939)

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A unique, eclectic blend of rock, reggae, funk and pop. An agressive and passionate, yet melodic and catchy blending of styles, that works together like an efficient ant farm.

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Speak Easy got it's start way back in the fall of 2001, under the name "Me John and Casey". They messed around as a trio for a month or so, writing simple jams and learning stupid pop covers untill the wee hours of the morning. In order to become a real band it was evident that a singer was needed, and so after a lengthy audition process, wrestling superstar Jeremy Gentel was enlisted into the band. At this point, "Me John and Casey" became "Blue Moon Saturday". As far as we can tell, this is where everything started going wrong.

The band began playing crappy shows wherever anyone would let them, and eventually added rythm guitarist Kevin Verni to the mix. Things went on like this for a while, untill lead guitarist John Bush left the band to pursue his career as a dental hygenist. At this point, "Blue Moon Saturday" decided to head in a different, slightly more musical direction, adding an actual bassist to the band named Jameson Hollis, and changing their name to "Speak Easy". Kevin stepped up to lead guitar, and the lineup was set for a year or so. After recording a mediocre demo and playing a couple mediocre shows, Jeremy unfortunately had to leave for tough guy camp. He hasn't been seen since, we think maybe he got lost in the woods.

Jeremy's death began a new era in Speak Easy history. Kevin became the lead vocalist, and Maggie Arnold was recruited to sing backup. The band took to writing new songs, giving birth to classics such as "Oh Melanie" and "Scum Recital". They built a nice little home studio in keyboardist Casey Gruttadauria's basement with the help of Big Bad Dad, where they recorded their much anticipated second EP, "On The Rocks". This time, most everyone could agree that the EP was more than mediocre. Twas brutally rocker!

Following the release of "On The Rocks", the band took to playing shows wherever and whenever they could. They rocked people's socks off in venues big and small, all the while recording their first full length album in their home studio. Dubbed "Low Moral Character", the entirely independent full length was released in May of 2004 to a frenzy of excitement from the band and fans alike. As the band continues to mature both musically and psychologically, look for Speak Easy to continue playing shows in support of "Low Moral Character" at any hole in the wall that will have them. The band hopes that the future will hold increasingly frequent shows both in and outside of Massachusetts, as well as many more records and songs. Keep an eye out for this up and coming group.

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  • The Best $12.25 (shipping included) I ever spent
    author: KuMeeeko

    The exact kind of music that you want to hear in the background of a chill, upbeat party.

  • I'll bump this in the hood........
    author: Tha Silent Partner

    My boy Chubbs threw this at me. And I must say it's get spins with me!! COP IT SUCKA DUCKS!!! E.T.C. "WE IN THE BUILDING"

  • author: spkez fan

    incredible. enough said. buy this CD or die.

  • Great CD with music pleasing our family from 18 to 5Oish!
    author: Maryann

    Great music, arranged well. The beat and sound weaves together to povide a variety of listening senations. From easy-to-listen to alert music. Hope Speak Easy does many more!

  • better than pie!
    author: red

    better than pie!

  • Norwegian homeage
    author: Håkon Ophuus Devold

    Speak Easy, a fine mix of talented characters blended with some alcohol, a couple instruments, and Big Bad Dad. What could ever be better? This record is in deep need of a passionate keeper with a large amp, and a couple speakers the size of Speak Easy's grandeur - if that ever was possible. Not buying this cd is an offense not even worthy of Haag. And when you think you can't afford it, think about the famous toothpaste tube, you can always squeeze more out.

  • Superb blend! Good to the last note!
    author: Cornelius Hardenbergh

    Speak Easy's releases keep getting better and better. This CD is amazing: It's a full 74 minutes long, including a couple secret songs. I could write a rave review about pretty much any of the songs on there, but the tippy-top best are definitely "You Ought To Be Happy," "99 Favorites," "Danni," "Sacrifice," the two secret tracks, but the rest are definitely amazing. BUY THIS CD! You will not be disappointed. Probably the best $10 I've ever spent, and I'm still listening to it almost exclusively a month later. Awesome driving music, as well. BUY IT!!!!

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