ALI MAAS AND MICKY MOODY ANNOUNCE SECOND ALBUM
Written by Tony Wilson on June 8, 2020
ALI MAAS AND MICKY MOODY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ‘WHO’S DIRECTING YOUR MOVIE?’
Singer-songwriters Ali Maas and Micky Moody announce the release of their second album, Who’s Directing Your Movie?, out 31st July 2020 on Last Man Music.
You can listen to the lead single “These Times” here
Who’s Directing Your Movie? is the follow up to the husband and wife duo’s acclaimed debut Black And Chrome, released in 2016. The couple are known for their work in bands such as Whitesnake, Juicy Lucy, and McQueen as well as creating the unique blend of blues and comedy that is the Black Cat Trails show on TotalRock.
Written and recorded throughout 2018 and 2019, the album is a journey through genre and style, yet tied together by the core inspirations of classic storyteller songwriting such as Bob Dylan and Richard Thompson; and ultimately the crafting of a unique voice in unison from this.
The stylistic shifts in the album, which touches upon everything from Bluegrass, Folk, Americana, and 
Classic Rock, are inspired by artists such as Robert Plant’s ability of reinvention. “We wanted to create a record which could be a commentary on our own personal journey and also ask a few questions about what is going on in the world. It is a nod to both of our pasts, but also looks forward to a new path”.
Opening track and lead single These Times is a defiant and ever more so pointed protest song that is as scathing as it is a rally to the heart, whilst lighter moments of hope also peek through in songs such as the meditative A Sunset and a Dram.
The duo’s erudite ability to weave sometimes heavy lyrical messages to captivating accompaniment and swampy rhythms is evident in the Gothic slides on All The Bastards In The World and the Bo Diddley influenced Where Does It Leave Me?, written with Alan Glen (Nine Below Zero, Yardbirds). Yet amongst the defiance and the scathing critiques of the world’s ills, ultimately Who’s Directing Your Movie? concludes with messages of hope and endeavour.
On penultimate track Crazy Leap of Faith, Ali and Micky say: “This song is about taking a chance and leaping in out of your depth. There is freedom to be had out there. Sometimes it’s scary but it’s got to be done. And we sing this one together, because it’s kind of about us…” Whilst on the final track of the album, these leaps are shown to be acts of responsibility to ourselves: ‘Many of the great old blues songs carry a message about lessons learned in life and we wanted to pay homage to that tradition. It talks about owning your decisions and accepting responsibility for your own actions instead of laying the blame at someone else’s door. It ends with the title of the album ‘ Who’s Directing Your Movie?’ The implied answer is ‘ You are!’ Get out there and live.. but live well.’
About Ali Maas and Micky Moody
Ali Maas has always specialised in writing original material with thought-provoking lyrics and inventive melodies. After an initial period of studio work, and live session singing, she progressed onto the indie rock scene as lead singer and writer for the critically acclaimed band McQueen. During this time, Ali also developed her skills as an artist and currently runs her own one-woman enterprise, making mixed media artwork and leather work for the interior design industry. Her first love is and always has been music.
Aside from his well-documented time with Whitesnake, guitarist Micky Moody was also a member of Juicy Lucy, Snafu, Frankie Miller’s Full House, Roger Chapman and the Shortlist, The Moody Marsden Band, The Company of Snakes, M3 and Snakecharmer. He has also been a very active session musician, author and creator of library music.
Tracklisting
- These Times
- Get A Mind ( And Change It)
- Destination Heartache
- All The Bastards In The World
- A Sunset And A Dram
- The Walk Of Shame
- Where Does It Leave Me
- Emotional Powder Keg Blues
- Crazy Leap Of Faith
- What Place Has Blame?
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