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Leon Muston (The Herald), Port Elisabeth, South Africa, 25.11.2005 (Ike Moriz, Play Me - album review) IKE Moriz is a South African who has spent the last few years living in the UK and this change of environment seems to have influenced his musical style on the album Play Me (Mosquito Records London). The title-track is an up tempo song  similar to Franz Ferdinand or Kaiser   Chiefs , while Hey, Hey-hey, Hey has an early  90s Brit pop feel . His vocal style at times sounds like David Bowie, although at others it could remind  listeners of  Prefab Sprout's Paddy McAloon .The result is quite a  diverse album , which is  highly recommended.

The Capetowner, Cape Town, SA, 10.11.2005  (Ike Moriz - Play Me - album review) "International rock musician Ike Moriz will spills theatrical, edgy pop into Rhodes House at the "Play Me" CD launch on Friday November 11. Based in London since 1999, Moriz has returned to his home in South Africa with a new drive and energy that springs from his exposure to many different countries and life on the road. Moriz has been described as 'Bowie without the glam meets Oasis without the self-importance, teamed with UK chart 'alternative' without the boredom'. Moriz is back with a new 8-track CD: the title track "Play Me" opens softly with "Hey, hey-hey, hey", and picks up tempo with heavier rock guitar in parts. Other tracks include the  dark decadent pop  of "Visionary" and the epic and grand Bowie-esque piano ballad "Another Day". Previous worldwide hit singles have included "Fall Into the Sun" and "You Could...

Cape Argus, Cape Town, SA, 09.11.2005, “Read all about it" "... this week's hottest party  is probably the being held at Rhodes House this Friday, where international rock musician Ike Moriz will take the stage. Moriz spills  theatrical, edgy pop  into Rhodes House (60 Queen Victoria Street) at the PLAY ME CD LAUNCH, sponsored by Chivas Regal Premium Scotch Whiskey. Based in London since 1999, Moriz has returned to his home in South Africa with a new  drive and energy  that springs from his exposure to many different countries and life on the road. He has been described as "Bowie without the glam meets Oasis without the self-importance teamed with UK chart 'alternative' without the boredom..."

Barney Simon, Tuks FM, Pretoria, SA, 16/10/2005, "Play Me" (album review) "I dig the album. Good songs. ... I will play 'Evaluate Me' on my show on Monday, 18.10.05 on the SA music explosion . 21h00-21h30. Rock on!"

  Zazone,com , proudly South African Music, Cape Town, SA, June 2004 "Capetownian Ike Moriz moved to London in 1999 and has been building up his musical talent until now with the release of his debut album `Mirrors and Shade`.  Ike's style is unique , but extremely familiar, sounding like a cross between David Bowie and Suede. His band consists of several musicians who've worked with Ike for a while, including Jim Barnes on guitars..." "...What's very pleasing about the album as a whole is that, although similar to David Bowie, Ike does not attempt to mimic his work (or cover it), but rather release  a pleasing sound unique to Ike . `Mirrors and Shade`, the title track, for some reason did not move me as much as I expected it would. I find that `Another Day`, `Fall Into The Sun` and `Flame Blue` are better tracks. `Still` is a laid-back emotive ballad while `Visionary` has a very good rock riff running through the track. `...

Indiepop  Spinzone , Pennsylvania, USA, May 2004 , review of Ike Moriz's debut album ' Mirrors And Shade' (2004) Hip-ometer Rating ~ 9.4 Ike Moriz - "Mirrors & Shade"  Ike, if you didn't know,  could best be described as  South Africa's answer to David Bowie  and this is his debut LP. At first I thought he committed a faux pas by putting all the songs from his first 2 EP's on this album. Because who will buy them when they can get everything here? However, by and large they are all mixed differently and not just the music, as the vocal tracks are redone as well. That essentially makes them all new versions, so it's interesting for people who were aware and it still leaves reason to get the original ep's if you like it. This was particularly clear on the track  Fall Into The Sun  which I always liked, but I think  I prefer this new version even more . That pretty much is the feeling for most of ...

  Magic Mushroom Records , Holland, January 2003 This month on Magic Mushroom Records Review: IKE MORIZ   You Could | Visionary | Drowning (radio edit) Written by Ike Moriz, Recorded at Tin Pan Alley Studios & Motion Studios, London A while ago we came in contact with Ike Moriz, a London based singer/songwriter. He sent us his latest CD-single called  YOU COULD , recorded at Tin Pan Alley Studios, and released by Mosquito Records & Matchbox Recordings London. With this new release Ike shows that he' s very capable of writing catchy pop tunes. The title song YOU COULD is a relaxed pop song with a nice melody to it. Ike's vocals on this song are very strong. We think this song has hit potential !!! The second song  VISIONARY  starts of with strong guitar chords and an aggressive drum pattern. Again the vocals are spot on! When you play this song, please turn up the volume, it really kicks ... Our favourite song on th...

G.J. Barclay, Soundwave FM, Napier, New Zealand, January 2003,   review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, Mosquito Records London, London, UK) "We have the song "You Could" in our daily play lists, and the comments received back over the past two weeks have been positive.  From our point of view: Another well composed and presented track promising a stronger future for Ike. Great style with a positive attitude coming through in the track as it is heard!" 

Charlotte F., Radio Sirup, Siegen, Germany,January 2003 ,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, London, UK) "In December we did get a copy of "You Could" and I really liked it. The tracks are fresh, they rock, and they are exactly the type of music we usually play. That's why we'll of course announce and play them."

Mike Williams, Vanguard Online, Sheffield, UK, January 2003 ,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, London, UK): " You Could  is the second single in recent times from Ike Moriz. It's a gently strummed indie track, something between Pulp and David Bowie. The power of Moriz's voice and his ability to hit just the right notes are the outstanding features (...)."

Eddie Schouten, Haloradio ,  Harderwijk,  Holland, December 2002,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, London, UK) "Great music. I also like track 2, "Visionary", a lot. We've put "You could" in our hit zone, which means it will be played for at least 4 times a day!"

Simon Charlwood, Island FM , Guernsey, UK, December 2002,  review of Ike Moriz's 'You Could' (EP/single, London, UK) "I like the single a lot!" (You could)

Wilroy Bennen, Multisound FM , Holland, December 2002,  review of Ike Moriz's 'Fall Into the Sun' (EP/single, London, UK) "I listened to your CD and I love it, all three songs.(...) We will  certainly play your song on our show (...) I'm very enthusiastic and I can't wait to hear your latest single You Could!"

Kel Bailey, 3SUN FM , Australia, October 2002 ,  review of Ike Moriz's 'Fall Into the Sun' (EP/single, London, UK): "The single is great and the other tracks sound great as well. I would love to hear more of your stuff"

Radio Grischa ( Sü dostschweiz) ,  Switzerland, October 2002 ,   review of Ike Moriz's 'Fall Into the Sun' (EP/single, London, UK) "I like it!"

East FM 91.9 , Nairobi, Kenya, October 2002,  review of Ike Moriz's 'Fall Into the Sun' (EP/single, London, UK): "We will start playing it come this weekend ... good effort!!"