Andy Monley

Andy Monley is a Denver-scene veteran, having served time with Jux County, the Czars and the Velveteen Monster. Some artists who've been around over such a long haul merely go through the motions -- a chore that becomes more difficult depending on how much rust is on them. Not Monley,...

By Michael Roberts

May 11, 2006

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Andy Monley is a Denver-scene veteran, having served time with Jux County, the Czars and the Velveteen Monster. Some artists who've been around over such a long haul merely go through the motions -- a chore that becomes more difficult depending on how much rust is on them. Not Monley, though. The music found on this solo effort isn't as noisy as the early Jux stuff, but it's just as vital and confident.

The new disc's production, by Monley and Colin Bricker, is simple and pure. While some tunes sport comparatively busy arrangements -- particularly "Down," which features a gorgeous horn chart courtesy of Mark Harris -- the focus remains on Monley's rustic voice, his sturdy guitar and compositions such as the clever, irresistible "Somewhere" and "Heavy Train," which doesn't move quickly but reaches its destination in style.

Triplight, whose launch will be celebrated Friday, May 12, at a Walnut Room gig co-starring Joshua Novak, shines brightly. And despite the years on him, Monley does, too.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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