Moist, a Canadian band from the
Vancouver area. Their popularity has never been too entirely stable, and they really aren't very well known even in Canada, but they are basically unheard of in the United States.
They've only released three albums, including their self issued which was re-released by
Chrysalis when they signed on in 1994.
Moist is...
They are essentially a rock/alternative band, sometimes soothing and calm, other times very heavy, especially where lyrical content is concerned. Despite limited exposure for the most part, especially in international markets, they've done quite well for themselves.
Moist releases...
I am unfamiliar with most of their work, aside from
Creature, which was very popular in
Ontario when it was released. There is a nice mix of crazy hard spazz and soft melodic piano pieces, the lyrics are quite potent, as well. They were, at least for a time, one of
the groups to be into (when I was in high school, that is), along with
Our Lady Peace, and
Matthew Good Band. They are worth listening to, if only for
Leave It Alone,
Gasoline, and
Resurrection (all from
Creature).