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понедельник, 7 июля 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. Dulce Pájara de Juventud "Dulce Pájara de Juventud", "Faithful Songs EP"

Dulce Pajara De Juventud "Dulce Pajara De Juventud" (p)2012 BCore Disc
Dulce Pajara De Juventud "Faithful Songs" (p)2014 BCore Disc


Another band from the brilliant #BCore roster. 
On their 1st full lenght [initially it seems like] these young Barcelonians play driving indie rock in the vein of Superchunk or Sebadoh. From the first glance it might seem to be not so original now in the second decade of 21st century, but their juvenile passion and honest attitude could make you fall for them. The first three songs are (or rather could be) the potential smash hits but then the canvas of the album is somehow torn in pieces by the tracks like segue-like "Nacer 3" or almost speechless "The Fear" or 'Blur-meets-any californian punk' "Junior VS Death". What follows this rather unexpected consequense is another Superchunk-inspired song "Dulce Pajara", and you may think that it rails the album back on the track that was drawn by the initial songs. But this disc is not about obvious decisions, so you'll surely get some surprises until the end.

The new 3-song EP is a bit more experimental in terms of song structures and dynamics (with the latter sometimes travelling somewhere in the fruitful meadows of the post-hardcore rhythmical textures). The lead track "Evelyn Fuck Machine" (I suppose the name of the song should somehow relate to the EP's sardonic cover) is a killer track. The  next "Faithful Songs" consists of the sequence of at least six non-cyclic melodic progressions that combine such the different styles of indie rock as noise or chamber pop. The last song "Benjamin" is a relaxed one but it also contains some twists and turns in itself. Under the bottom line, this EP is a great appetizer. I hope that the sophomore full lenght release of Dulce Pajara De Juventud is underway.

The best tracks:
from "Dulce Pajara De Juventud" - Feel, Gigalove, We'll Fight Them On The Peaches
from "Faithfyl Songs" - Evelyn Fuck Machine


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среда, 2 июля 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. Cuello "Modo Eterno"

Cuello "Modo Eterno" (p)2014 BCore Disc
Cuello have produced the second LP in last two years, the 10 songs of the fast melodic punk rock. Unusually for punk rock, these songs are not of 1.5 - 2 minutes long. The band has the close ties with the avant garde hardcore reformators and labelmates Betunizer, and through some moments you could see this fact clearly: the members of Cuello are experimenting with the rhythms and dynamics sometimes stepping into the convoluted sonic fields of post-hardcore but never falling off the major course. The best track on the album is probably "San Balon" which can remind you of the best moments in the life of Portland, OR band Pond - one of the most harshly underrated bands of the grunge era. But the furious "Tu Fuego De Luces" or simple but catchy "Campeon" could equally challenge this. Finally, I'd like to prevent you from messing the 'melodic punk rock' and 'pop punk rock' terms: "Modo Eterno" is by all means melodic, but it's definitely not pop.

The best tracks: San Balon, Campeon, Tren De Poder, Tu Fuego De Luces

вторник, 24 июня 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. Grises "Animal"

Grises "Animal" (p)2014 Sony Music
When any tiny indie band travels from tiny indie label to the international money-making machine one day, usually you can expect them to go more 'pop' on their nex release. Grises simultaneously follow this template and follow it not. Jumping from Origami Records to Spanish division of Sony Music this band of Pais Vasco origin (yes, another band of Pais Vasco origin that mixes synthetizers with 2000's danceable indie rock) have created the album which is considerably more distinct in comparison to two previous releases - it is louder, richer, and overall juicier than its predecessors. But despite of being [only] the polished and well-produced pop record, it also shows the band's intention to develop and to continue experimenting. Now Grises flirt with alternative metal sounds:  really, "Animal" even got a couple of guitar solos, and when this fuzzed-to-the-max bassline steps in the second half of "Impares" it sounds like some of the 'djent' band's trade. For the band that is treading the same path as a bunch of like-minded contemporaries who were there before Grises (Delorean and Dorian, in the first place) it's not a bad choice to set themselves apart from the common thread. 

The best tracks: Lopan, Impares, Aprieta Los Dientes, Alienigenas



вторник, 17 июня 2014 г.

De Viaje Por Los Planetas de nuevo

There's a good occasion to return to Various Artists "De Viaje Por Los Planetas" album. From now on you can obtain it on the 'name your price' basis from Ondas Del Espacio's bandcamp page (find a link below). I strongly suggest you to spend a couple of bucks on this great comp.

Ondas Del Espacio bandcamp

воскресенье, 25 мая 2014 г.

Ha Llegado: VV AA "De Viaje Por Los Planetas"

This weekend has brought me the good news: my copy of "De Viaje Por Los Planetas" arrived.
"De Viaje Por Los Planetas" is a limited edition book ((c) Ondas Del Espacio) which marks 20th anniversary of the first Los Planetas' LP "Super 8", with the companion CD that includes the cover versions of LP's songs made by renowned Spanish bands such as Pumuky, Doble Pletina, Klaus & Kinski, McEnroe, Disco Las Palmeras! and others.
The book is only about to be read, but CD was auditioned right after the mail package was torn apart. 
Most of the bands involved into the project are well-known not only within the music community but also for the foreign beholders like me. 
Doble Pletina, Klaus & Kinski, Denver  - they have turned Los Planetas' songs into their own pieces. For instance, it's almost impossible to discover some familiar sounds of the [probably] most famous LP's track "Que Puedo Hacer" in the version made by K&K. Odio Paris and Pumuky were more accurate to the legacy of the band which was one of the main influences for them. The absolutely gorgeous version was made by Pamplona's finest Muy Fellini
At least two bands have surprised me in the good way: Grushenka and Universal Circus. Never heard of them before, but both are absolutely great.


вторник, 13 мая 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. Neuman "If"

Neuman "If" (p)2014 Subterfuge

The Murcian band speraheaded by Paco Roman came to recognition in the beginning of the current decade, after two respective albums "Plastic Heaven" & "The Family Plot" were issued in 2010 and 2011. It was not a quick rise to fame due to the fact that Paco was writing the songs all the 2000's through without bringing them to the light of day.
"If" is the Neuman's fourth album in last 5 years. In fact, every album of Neuman makes me curious of what kind of music the band really makes. All the songs are in the 'good-to-great' range, the Paco's English is great - but what they really play, eh?  There are too much directions, too much stylistical approaches, too much courses taken. And "If" is not an exclusion. Just take a look what we have here: quasi-neo-psychedelia? Yep - "Battle Starship". Mid-western folksy roots-rock? You're welcome - "A Branch In The Forest Full Of Stars". Old-school Tom Petty-like choruses? Of course - "Oh No". Pro-britannic jangle-pop with retro touches? The opening "Turn It". Quiet acoustic guitar/voice pairing? The album's namesake "If" is for you... And we are far from approaching the terminal station of this train!
Neuman are well-known for their penchant for writing the long slowly evolving songs like "Plastic Heaven" or "Wandoword" from the previous albums - and the new album also has one. It is called "Kids" and it is just in one step from being a gospel. And it is preceded on the album by - what? - a lullaby!
You see the scheme, do you? Almost every - oh no, really 'every' without any 'almost' - song has its own mood and its own breath, and despite the overall quality of writing and production the album doesn't seem to be cohesive. I think it is just too eclectic. As this story repeats for the fourth time, it makes me think of maybe this is the band's aim - to be as eclectic as possible.
But there's something what you can't take away from the band: the great songs of Neuman are really great.

The best tracks: Tell You, Too Pretty, Kids

Neuman on Subterfuge

понедельник, 5 мая 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. Rufus T. Firefly "Grunge"

Rufus T. Firefly "Grunge" (p)2014 Origami


Rufus T. Firefly has the long ongoing liaisons with Manuel Cabezali, the captain of much more renowned band Havalina, and last year Rufus has found himself in the nest of Origami Records - the same place where Havalina's albums are coming from. So, there's something about the facts. Rufus is really not the one person. It is Madrid-born quintet (formerly quartet). And despite English name of the album it is not in English. And, eventually, there's nothing here about the grunge.
"Grunge" is neither longplay nor EP, it is something in between. Being almost 30 minutes long, it contains 6 songs and 2 interludes. The music is perfectly orchestrated and has a melancholic mood. Even if the songs have the standard timing of 3-5 minutes, they seem to be more lenghty - and it's really good because you have enough time to be embraced by them. Sometimes it's almost post-rock - but to name the album "Post-Rock" instead of "Grunge" would be considered silly.
The standout track is "Tengo Una Pistola". This is the only song on the album which makes kinda 'pop relief' in this un-pop album with its simple and distinct melody along with the fuzzed-out bass lines and electornica sounds in the background.
For the rest of the album, this music is definitely not for clubs, it is for theatres and/or halls.

The best tracks: Tengo Una Pistola, Subir A Por Aire, Error Lento

понедельник, 28 апреля 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. Niños Mutantes "El Futuro"

Ninos Mutantes "El Futuro" (p)2014 Ernie Producciones


The fresh product from the perfect Ernie Producciones' roster.
In the second half of 2000s one of the 'Granada's Big 3' bands (Los Planetas, Lagartija Nick & Ninos Mutantes) has abandoned loud guitars in favor of a bit calmer stylistical approach and finally appeared to be some kind of Spanish Travis - as it was visible on the last couple of albums. And now here it comes: "El Futuro". With such the name chosen for the album hardly you must expect something that would be just the repetition of the past.
Press 'play' and what you've got? You've got "Robot", and this is the purest Travis' melody which was written not by Travis themselves! Just listen to the words: 'Es el futuro?/ No es para mi', which means: "Is it the future?/ For me it isn't". The things could not be clearer than that. But don't hurry making conclusions. The next song "Sto. Domingo" starts to thread the other path that leads you to the gorgeous "Hermana Mia" which is definitely one of the best songs the band made throughout their lenghty career.
On the song #5 "Todo Va A Cambiar" the tonality of the statements has changed: 'El futuro ha llegado a esta ciudad' (The future has come to this city) - but the next track "Boomerang" somehow sounds like the band isn't that happy. This beautiful midtempo song  brings you some kind of melancholic mood and the following "Huesos" only strenghtens the feeling. Fortunately, the band makes a decision not to drown you into the lake of grief and makes another turn to the light with "El Lo Que Hay".
When the music finally stops "El Futuro" leaves bittersweet aftertaste like the future is here but no one is really happy with the fact. But this is definitely great album with the unlimited smash hit potential.

The best tracks: Hermana Mia, Todo Va A Cambiar, El Lo Que Hay, El Circo

And yes - this is #50 post. A jubilee!

понедельник, 21 апреля 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. Guerrera "Mauna Loa"

Guerrera "Mauna Loa" (p)2014 Matapadre Discografica


Krautrock and "Farfisa" from the Galician supergroup.
This album delivers the audio collages where the vintage ritual psichedelia meets black voodoo happening soundtracks. Hitting Birth, TchKung! - these names came into my mind first of all, and while Guerrera definitely did not aim to distinguish the drug-infused primal angst of the first mentioned as well as the shattered semi-unconcious state of mind of the second (I suppose los componentes de la banda have never heard about TchKung! at all) the music is convoluted and adventurous enough to be pretty uneasy listening even for the ones prepared. 
The album is divided into two parts of 18 and a half minutes long compositions consisting of the deep instrumental layers of endless guitar passages, sound effects, spasmatic octopus drumming and rare reverbed vocals all shaken but not stirred.
It is absolutely impossible to mark out the best tracks in here due to the fact that there are only two tracks and both are amazing.

You may grab the album on the 'name your price' basis FROM HERE (Matapadres's bandcamp page) if you'd want to.

вторник, 8 апреля 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. Vetusta Morla "La Deriva"

Vetusta Morla "La Deriva" (p)2014 Pequeno Salto Mortal


I suppose that after the computer game "Los Rios De Alice" minimalistic instrumental soundtrack that Vetusta Morla released the last year no one really knew exactly what to expect from the band on their third studio album. The continuation on its predecessor "Mapas" ideas? Something new? If so - what new? Now it is clear that one of the possible correct answers is 'the new details'. Really, in terms of general direction while being much more diversified rhythmically "La Deriva" stands not so far from band's astonishing debut. But though it starts like a twin brother of "Un Dia En El Mundo", the first album of Madrid-based sextet led by charismatic singer Pucho, what follows next may surprise the listener. Not only because at least one song - "Fiesta Mayor" - is definitely something Vetusta Morla have never done before. Not only because "Golpe Maestro" is the fast rocker-type of song which is rare in the band's back catalogue. And definitely not because they have changed their trademark font on the cover. But the first and the third albums of the band are divided by 5-something years, and these were very busy years - which means new experience, new knowledge, new tricks and methods. And the band have learned the lessons. You almost feel the difference in the tips of your fingers but it's hard to explain where this difference really lies in. Maybe in new drum sequences. Maybe in new sounds. Maybe in new instruments used. Maybe in none of the aforementioned.
In comparison to "Mapas" which deserved more thinkful listening and which had its own fire inside but this fire was rarely visible, "La Deriva" (which means 'leeway') uses more accessible and easily understandable approach. The fire of "La Deriva" is not hidden, it's here right in your face.

The best tracks: La Grieta, Fuego, Golpe Maestro, Cuarteles Del Invierno

понедельник, 31 марта 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. Velcro "Hojalata"

Velcro "Hojalata" (p)2014 El Hombre Bala Records


I'm more than excited on this one.
As far as I know "Hojalata" is not album in the whole meaning of the word - it's more like collection of songs from early demos and self-edited works which were revised, renewed and re-recorded to the undeniably wonderful results. From the very first track you find yourself trapped into the velvet walls of post-'Cool Britannia' dance rock (does anyone remember Jesus Jones?) mixed with quasi-industrial electro-wave and leftfield electronica. Some may call them 'the Spanish Primal Scream' and it would be not so far from truth but I suppose that the musical pallette of Velcro in comparison with Bobby Gillespie's drug-soaked angst-ridden cynicism-based vehicle (if not counting PS's stylistical fluctuations back and forth from psychedelia to arena rock to electronica over and over again) is even wider.
You may write off a considerable part of admiration which is more than noticeable here on my general adoration of Canarian rock but even if you divide the emotional component of this review by 3 you will nevertheless get the great tunes and catchy choruses and happiness for everyone in the bottom line.

The best tracks: Me Rompe El Alma, Final, Que Va A Hacer?


Las Resenas Casuales. Polock "Rising Up"

Polock "Rising Up" (p)2014 Mushroom Pillow


Another Spanish band that sings in English. I'm not familiar with their previous releases but this one definitely steps into Two Door Cinema Club's (or any other young band ever labeled 'indie rock' in 2010's) territory.
I don't have much words about this album really. It seems to be pretty good at entertaining but I cannot feel myself deep into this kind of music. I even don't want to spend the time trying to find some additional words to make this piece of spelling practice a full-fledged review. It's not bad, it's not wrong - it's just not my piece of cake.

The best tracks: Rising Up, Hockney

Las Resenas Casuales. Poomse "Vs. The Kingdom Of Death"

Poomse "Vs. The Kingdom Of Death" (p)2014 Foehn Records


All the Mallorcan bands that I'm known of... Well they're not so numerous though - I know only three Mallorcan bands: Sexy Sadie, L.A. and Poomse (I don't know exactly what the word 'poomse' means - maybe it's something out of taekwondo vocabulary). They all sing in English, and English of all of them is perfect. From the beginning of this review I should admit that the mere use of English is Poomse's weakest feature (well again - it's all about my own cockroaches in the attic, as I prefer Spanish or Catalan to English). Their best feature anyway is... everything the rest.
"Vs. The Kingdom Of Death" is the second full lenght work of Poomse. While the first one - "Tomorrow Will Come & It Will Be Fine" - was mostly 'one man stand' of Llorenc Rossello who played almost all instruments himself, the new album was recorded as a band.
Poomse play sadcore. Or slow indie rock mixed with americana. Or... Ok, I'm enough with these stylistical measurements now. Let's put it in the way of facts and/or comparisons.
The third number on the disc,seven minutes long "Ronette", plays a homage to titular "Twin Peaks" theme.
"Still Sharks" is the slowest song on the album. Oh no, the next song - "Song For Roberta Sparrow" where Llorenc Rossello sounds like Lou Barlow in the most quiet numbers of his Folk Implosion project - is the slower one. On "August, 2011" Llorenc starts to sound like Robert Pollard (despite the fact that Robert Pollard has never penned such a slow song neither in Guided By Voices nor within zillion of his solo projects). One of the numbers is titled "Tomorrow Will Come" making a bridge to the previous effort. And the closing "The Kingdom Of Death" begins as [seemingly un]controlled destroy but when the first minute is over it turns into the beautiful song which evokes again the reminiscences of Sebadoh/Folk Implosion... at least until the moment when the trumpets are on.
Overall, it's the beautiful album sometimes gloomy sometimes meditative but never boring or sleepy. And "Daily Bread" is the best song that I've listened to in the year of 2014 so far.

The best tracks: Daily Bread, Empty Sea, August 2011, Ronette

вторник, 25 марта 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. Sidonie "Sierra Y Canada"

Sidonie "Sierra Y Canada" (p)2014 Sony Music


Let's start to move the Sidonie albums from 'Rock' to 'Electronica' category, cos this catalan trio (known for the "fuck the barbershop" attitude) has abandoned guitars and started playing the synth-driven future pop. Also you may take Parade or even La Casa Azul as the new reference points to the Sidonie's creative heritage. Quite embarassing? Don't bother. Their trademark touches of psychedelia ain't gone anywhere and still are clearly present. But the main reason why should we not to worry about the changes in the band's modus operandi are the songs. The songs here are the best in the band's career. Even their breakthrough 2007's album "Costa Azul" was not so perfectly crafted melodically. 
Though desperately missing the guitars in the mix and still considering "El Fluido Garcia" as their strongest effort to-date, I can't deny the melodic grandeur of the new album. These songs will surely make you sing and dance along and get stuck in your head for (at least) months.

The best tracks: Rompe Tu Voz, Un Dia De Mierda, Sierra Y Canada (Historia de Amor Asincronica), Las Dos Correas

Las Resenas Casuales. Modelo De Respuesta Polar "El Cariño"

Modelo de Respuesta Polar "El Carino" (p)2014 Limbo Starr


While the previous effort of Modelo de Respuesta Polar "Asi Pasen Cinco Anos" was mostly shoegaze album, "El Carino" is rather free-form post-everything rock with folk roots. It contains quiet slow-to-mid-tempo songs that incorporate winds, synths and digital effects galore and slowly evolve (or not evolve - which is more than usual here) towards the epic final. Only two songs - almost 7 minutes long "Tan Blanco" and closing "Los Mejores Anos"- remind me of the previous incarnation of the band. So if you liked "Asi Pasen Cinco Anos" much (as I did) this is not for sure that you would like "El Carino" the same way - these albums are not different to the point where they might be considered as made by two different bands, but the crevice is quite wide. And this crevice goes mostly from the absence of the muscular guitar parts on the new disc. So, "El Carino" is by no means beautifully arranged and perfectly produced album that may be a bit too calm and sleepy and a bit not what I expected from the band.

The best tracks: Tan Blanco, Los Mejores Anos, Miedo

вторник, 4 марта 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. Russian Red "Agent Cooper"

Russian Red "Agent Cooper" (p)2014 Sony Music


It's neither good nor bad nor anything like that but the 'early version' of Russian Red is gone.
Lourdes Hernandez have changed alot. Gone are the quiet acoustic pickings and strummings, along with the quiet tongue-in-cheek singings which were more than usual on her previous two albums - "I Love Your Glasses" and "Fuerteventura". Now Lourdes sounds rich, and her singing - still tongue-in-cheek - is now definitely not quiet. Her voice has changed as well. The childish girlish obertones gave way to vocals which belong to a woman, not a girl - masterfully mixing longing with confusion and/or grief with all that passion with the greatest of ease.
The name of the album clearly appeals to "Twin Peaks", a creature of gloomy genius David Lynch (coincidentally, the definitive TV show goes to its 24th anniversary this year). "Agent Cooper" consists of the songs named by male names or surnames. Hastily I assumed that all the songs are named in honor of the series characters but it was a mistake - I can't recall anyone called Xavier or Tim B amongst the "Twin Peaks" characters.
The music. The music now incorporates the full arrangements, the elements of vintage pop, the tricky processing effects and all that 'chicks with brains' attitude that made the girls like Katie Herzig or Butterfly Boucher famous. For the better effect, all the aforementioned ingridients are covered with the salsa of vulnerability and new-found sexuality.
And, you know, this is really cool album. I like it more than any previous Lourdez' effort - but overall feeling is somehow kinda ambivalent, cos it's always a bit sad (though contradictory promising) when the young girls grow up.


вторник, 11 февраля 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. Najwa "Rat Race"

Najwa "Rat Race" (p)2014 WEA Spain


Q: What is the most common thing between guinea pigs and the band Brasilian Girls?
A: Guinea pigs don't relate neither to Guinea nor to pigs.

First of all, this is NOT the dance-pop album. No.
Possibly, Najwa Nimri might think that her previous work "Donde Rugen Los Volcanes" which also has that distinct electronica sound was a bit lifeless. To breathe life into these cold and mechanistic sounds and beats the former actor had teamed up with New York-based electronic duo Brasilian Girls, and started to write songs in English, then went on full frontal on the disc's cover, then made provocative teaser videos, and finally appeared naked on the cover of the magazine. Wait, I forgot that she started singing in English.
The final result, however, doesn't differ much from "Volcanes". Where the new album lacks in nerve in comparison with the predecessor, "Rat Race" considerably exceeds it in accessibility and melodicism - but not to the point where it could be like 'well, "Donde Rugen Los Volcanes" was avant garde IDM and "Rat Race" is europop'. This is the record that seemingly strives to be 'pop', but really it isn't.
So I should declare that Najwa Nimri-Brasilian Girls team has finally created the album which apperas like Madonna's "Confessions On A Dancefloor" for the mentally rich.

And did I say that they made her to start singing in English?

The best tracks: Feed Us, Ballerina Legs, I've Seen that Face Before

воскресенье, 2 февраля 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. La Habitacion Roja "La Moneda En El Aire"

La Habitacion Roja "La Moneda En El Aire" (p)2014 Mushroom Pillow


This is a short story rather than a review.
In the very end of September'2013 me and my mujer Tanya were standing on the top of el Teide, the sleeping volcano for whom the isle of Tenerife should say 'thank you' for this isle's mere existence. The day was mostly sunny and we could see the 4 more isles around in the waters of Atlantic ocean, but on the top of the mountain the velocity of the wind was around 46 kms per hour and it was really cold. Our clothes were not intended for such the conditions, so we had a little time to spend there. But when we were only climbing up the mountainside one of our intentions was to sing some song on the top.
This idea sounded pretty beautiful: two people in love with each other, in love with Tenerife, toda la Espana and the local rock music being standing upon the highest mountain of Spain and singing the great song in Spanish. The song was not chosen in advance, though.
The previous day we met Noe Ramirez from Pumuky and spent an hour with him, so [the song penned by the local Tenerifian band] 'Los Enamorados' could be a good choice to sing. But it was so cold out that the words came into my mouth suddenly, and the words were: "Si tu y yo eramos tan felices, si tu y yo eramos indestructibles". We shouted them out several times and then started climbing down. So one of the emblematic moments in our life was marked by La Habitacion Roja's song.

The new album is the logical successor of the previous effort, "Fue Electrico" - to the point where it could be named "Fue Electrico Pt. 2". Recorded in the famous Rockfield Studios by the band teamed up again with the producer Santi Garcia, the whole album seems to be carefully grown up from 'Ayer', the song which was chosen The Song Of The Year by many Spanish mass media two years ago. So, if you liked "Fue Electrico" much, the new album is the fruit for you.

The best tracks: La Moneda En El Aire, No Quiero Ser Como Tu, Si Tu Te Vas (Magnifica Desolacion)

пятница, 24 января 2014 г.

Las Canciones Ocasionales. Russian Red, Najwa

In February two of the most recognizable girls in Spanish rock music - Lourdes Hernandez aka Russian Red and Najwa Nimri aka Najwa - are going to release their new albums. And they decided to support the albums with some kind of pretty strange videos.




вторник, 14 января 2014 г.

Las Resenas Casuales. Manolo Breis "Verna"

Breis "Verna" (p) 2014 Sweet Song Records


Today the singer/songwriter from Murcia Manolo Breis (who ususally appears in public using only his surname) releases his new album called "Verna" less than 10 months after his previous effort "Invisibles" was released.
Breis is not that widely bred in 2000 'detuned guitar/lo-fi sound/high-pitched voice'-kind of singer-songwriter. His songs are fully arranged, and while his musical pallette is not so wide but it is far from minimal as well. Exploring mostly slow-to-middetmpo dynamics, this album is calm and appeased. And from the first listen I get the feeling that the album lacks the song that can stuck in your head for hours and days. But the songs have their good features, like smartly structured "El Timon" or slowly growing up "Malos Tiempos" - and these two songs are definitely amongst the best ones here.

The best tracks: Dame Algo De Ti, Al Amanecer, El Timon, Malos Tiempos

The album can be officially downloaded from HERE for free.