Monte Del Oso "Esto Tiene Que Doler"

Monte Del Oso "Esto Tiene Que Doler" (p)2015 Farmway/Underhill

A supergroup of sorts, the Navarran outfit Monte Del Oso has just prepared the first longplay "Esto Tiene Que Doler". The band consisting of Ion Minde (guitar, vocals), Luis Gomez (bass) and Edu Ugarte (drums) delivers the 90's indie at its finest - while listening to the album you may recall such the good examples of 20 years old independent guitar-driven music vehicles as Built To Spill or Buffalo Tom along with more familiar names like Sonic Youth (of "Dirty" era), Sugar and Dinosaur Jr. Possibly thanks to these reference points you'd get the idea - a lot of guitars, the catchy tunes, the ever-competent and visceral drumming from the former member of Half Foot Outside and Muy Fellini - as well as the owner of Underhill Records - Edu Ugarte. Being fond of old school American indie rock I admired the album starting from its first sounds. And the only thing that makes me sad about "Esto Tiene Que Doler"... oh no, really there's nothing to be sad about because it's clever, it's intense, it's natural, and - what is probably the most important thing - it sounds honest. 

Additionally, for those like me who weren't happy about the apparent dissolution of Muy Fellini, this album can be the good pain reliever.

The best tracks: Esto Tiene Que Doler, Te Ayudare Con Esto, Amigo Fuego, El Estado de Las Cosas