![]() The folkified psychedelic ska of “Las flores,” the avant-mambo of “El puñal y el corazón,” and the smoky jazz miniature “El balcón” showcase a band intoxicated with their own power to inspire and subvert. Since its release nearly 30 years ago, it has been compared repeatedly to The Beatles’ White Album, and for good reason. Produced with fastidious care by Gustavo Santaolalla, the session illuminated the once-in-a-lifetime chemistry that unites singer Rubén Albarrán (appropriately nicknamed ‘Cosme’ on this LP), keyboardist Emmanuel del Real, and siblings Quique and Joselo Rangel on bass and guitar. Re proved, beyond any reasonable doubt, that the music being dreamed up by young Latin musicians within the imperialist context of rock’n’roll could be as original and revelatory as anything by Radiohead or The Clash. Writer(s): PARDO JOSE LUISLyrics powered by astonishing second album, Tacvba’s stylistic tour de force has the spirit of Mexico ingrained in every single one of its 20 tracks, from the chaotic norteño sendup of “La ingrata” to the retro bolero candor of “Esa noche.” At the same time, it sums up the broader colors and contradictions of Latin American culture with the same lack of inhibition of a magical realism novel: the darkly hued humor, innate fatalism and permanent sense of wonder. What's 50% of zero? S: I'll look it up someday. nah V: That's it! Songs about trains! S: That's it! Unemployment! V: No. The song features Mexican pop singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade, and is far more earnest and romantic than most of Los Amigos Invisibles' past work. V: How about songs about.wayne? S: Songs about spain?. So what ideas do we got for the album? S: I was thinking something along the lines of 'Songs about pain' or something jolly like that. Who could be scared of spiders? pfft V: I also have a fear of axe-wielding maniacs. We'll just have to do the spider diagram. V: Excuse me! Envelopes! S: AHHHH! V: Calm down. Using the dance music of nightclubs as a template, Torres. ![]() You can be really stupid with some of your fears sometimes. Los Amigos have released two albums: The New Sound and Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey Into Space. S: THERE'S ALWAYS TIME FOR LUBRICANT! S: Anyway.Back to the brain.map V: AHHH MAPS! S: Sorry sorry! I forgot your chronic fear of maps. S: Maybe we should offer lubricant with our albums to boost sales. Los Amigos Invisibles: Irresistible Party Music 'Vivire Para Ti' has an opening riff that recalls early-90s acid-jazz and funk, coupled with an irresistible chorus. And Rachel was a our groupie, but then she heard us sing. Ben lost all his money on gambling debts. ![]() V: How many are there? S: I'm not good at estimating, but I'd have to say about 6 billion! V: So all of 2 people then? S: Yes.we used to have fans. I think we should first discuss our legions of fans. I take things too literally sometimes S: Anyway. Before we brainstorm V: AHHH! STORM! BRAIN! AHHHH! S: MUST THIS HAPPEN EVERY TIME?!? V: Sorry I get carried away. V: Brought to you by the pointless company S: The same people who brought you the inflatable anchor, V: The solar powered teacake S: And.politics S: Right. S: Welcome to the intro for this Los Amigos album. no one expects it to be an album V: NOBODY WILL BUY ANOTHER ALBUM! do-yuuuu S: For the benefit of the Radio Audience.ignore what you just heard. cd Vingoe: Don't you mean album? S: Shhh. Snook: Welcome to the intro for this Los Amigos.
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