Moe Greene & The Dive Bar Juicers – Where did it all go wrong? (Album Review)

Today’s review features a new album, “Where Did It All Go Wrong?”, released on June 6, 2025, by Moe Greene & The Dive Bar Juicers, an “all original blues-based alternative rock band from Upstate New York, USA.

The band features Moe Green on guitar and vocals, Jeff Gonzales on guitar, Frank Casciaro Jr. on bass and vocals, and Bobby Legg on drums and vocals. The band’s music “combines soul, rock, and blues influences into a distinctive and emotionally rich sound that incorporates dynamic guitar work, soulful vocals, and reflections drawn from real life.”

So let’s have a listen …

South Skunk Beach starts with a bass slide into a blues shuffle rhythm with the lead guitarist sailing over the top. Eventually, the vocals kick in. The singer has a voice similar to George Thorogood. The band reminds me of a good local band down at your local blues and beer bar in your neighborhood. The cymbals are all over the track, which is why I prefer toms to cymbals, but that’s just me. The lead guitar player is good but not great, but is adding pleasant leads into the mix. Very George Thorogood.

Tell Me starts with a downward walking riff, which becomes the main motif of the song. I’m getting a Clash vibe, which is cool. Eventually, the chorus kicks in and throws some interesting chord changes into the mix. Cool song. I’m liking the lyrics to this song.

Not Even Superman Can Save Us Now starts with a rising chord change. This song is explicit. Funny and thought-provoking lyrics in this one. I like the superhero theme of the music itself. These guys are your good local bar band. “The Lone Ranger can’t even find his horse.” I like the single-note riff in the bridge. I like the tone of the lead guitar on this song. A powerful song on the album.

Good Times Are Comin’ has a main riff that is a cajun zydeco stop riff motif. The song structure makes the track sound a little dated.

Where Did It All Go Wrong? Starts with a drum fill into a cool guitar riff. I’m liking the tone of the lead guitar on this one. Eventually, the vocals kick in. The singer definitely reminds me of George Thorogood. So do the riffs. A song, lyrically, about a lost love/friendship, “where did it all go wrong?”

Escape From Reality starts with a softer falling arpeggiated guitar motif. A nice interlude. Then come the pounding guitars and drums. I hear a slide. For some weird reason, this song reminds me of music from The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is apparently my go-to “escape from reality” LOL. I like the heavier guitar sounds in this song. I personally think the arrangement and vocal parts are a bit hokey, maybe too on the nose.

Victor LaDuke. I like the guitar riff that starts this song and the sound of the lead guitar in the mix. Again, the vocals are very George Thorogood. I like the arrangement for this song. Liking the lead guitar solo in the bridge and the very heavy sound of the guitars. A tale about Victor LaDuke and his drinking problems and love of demolition.

Ridin’ The Growlin’ Demon starts with what sounds like a guitar riff in D. I’m guessing the guitars may be tuned down a full step. I like the vocals and lyrics in this one. I’m digging the slide guitar all over this track. And, come on now, who doesn’t love demons? A tasty end to a nice album.

SCORE/Good: Moe Green & The Dive Bar Juicers deliver a solid blues-rock based album full of fun songs played by your favorite local blues band down at your neighborhood bar. A fun listen. You are required to drink a pint while listening to this album. Much love, Beth

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