1. Brown Wind and Fire
2. Homenaje
3. Laredo 77
4. African Battle
5. Con El Brownout No Se Juega
6. Latin Asscape
7. Barretta
8. Chema's Contraband
9. They Don't Know
10. The Sexican
11. El Narco
12. You Already Are
13. Chafa Kahn
2. Homenaje
3. Laredo 77
4. African Battle
5. Con El Brownout No Se Juega
6. Latin Asscape
7. Barretta
8. Chema's Contraband
9. They Don't Know
10. The Sexican
11. El Narco
12. You Already Are
13. Chafa Kahn
So, I decided that the most apt way to describe new music to folks would be to relate it to something everyone is already familiar with, and what better medium than the culinary arts.
That being said, this Brownout record is still a bit of a sore thumb, as it doesn't remind me of food I've ever tasted.
Food so delectable, I just can't find a lovely Mexican, neigh, Sexican to make it for me.
Let's put it this way; you know the feeling you get when you go to Taco Bell? That Latin American cuisine must be delicious, but somehow Taco Bell just doesn't seem to hit the mark?
Consider "Homenaje" that family-run, south-of-the-boarder eatery that will charge you extra when they realize you can't read the Spanish menu. It's just the kind of place that once you visit , you'll feel inclined to frequent. Hell, your friends will call it "your thing". You'll get to know the staff, they'll give you that discount that is reserved for regulars. Words like cumbia and montuno will now have different connotations as you peruse the "ethnic food" section at your local Superstore/HMV. Be weary, this sound is as difficult to recreate as it is for Taco Bell to inspire. Although modern latin music is seeing one of the most revitalizing resurgences, stick to labels you trust to bring flavor (I've never seen Freestyle Records do wrong), believe me, Lou Bega's "Little Bit Of Mambo" will no longer cut it. If this record doesn't satiate your "clave" heartbeat, then you're a maniac and you should keep your eye out for Grupo Fantasma's "Sonidos Gold" due to hit shelves June 17th. Really, anything by Grupo Fantasma (On tour in eastern Canada in July, Toronto:July 2nd...*cough cough) or Adrian Quesada should keep your fiesta rolling long into the night.
Fans of Herb Alpert beware. Yes, this is Mexican music; but this is NOT your Tijuana Brass. This is comparable to Alpert in the same way Frank Sinatra is comparable to Sonic Youth. In the same way that water is comparable to tequila...Tequila that doesn't make you sick.
Cheers!
That being said, this Brownout record is still a bit of a sore thumb, as it doesn't remind me of food I've ever tasted.
Food so delectable, I just can't find a lovely Mexican, neigh, Sexican to make it for me.
Let's put it this way; you know the feeling you get when you go to Taco Bell? That Latin American cuisine must be delicious, but somehow Taco Bell just doesn't seem to hit the mark?
Consider "Homenaje" that family-run, south-of-the-boarder eatery that will charge you extra when they realize you can't read the Spanish menu. It's just the kind of place that once you visit , you'll feel inclined to frequent. Hell, your friends will call it "your thing". You'll get to know the staff, they'll give you that discount that is reserved for regulars. Words like cumbia and montuno will now have different connotations as you peruse the "ethnic food" section at your local Superstore/HMV. Be weary, this sound is as difficult to recreate as it is for Taco Bell to inspire. Although modern latin music is seeing one of the most revitalizing resurgences, stick to labels you trust to bring flavor (I've never seen Freestyle Records do wrong), believe me, Lou Bega's "Little Bit Of Mambo" will no longer cut it. If this record doesn't satiate your "clave" heartbeat, then you're a maniac and you should keep your eye out for Grupo Fantasma's "Sonidos Gold" due to hit shelves June 17th. Really, anything by Grupo Fantasma (On tour in eastern Canada in July, Toronto:July 2nd...*cough cough) or Adrian Quesada should keep your fiesta rolling long into the night.
Fans of Herb Alpert beware. Yes, this is Mexican music; but this is NOT your Tijuana Brass. This is comparable to Alpert in the same way Frank Sinatra is comparable to Sonic Youth. In the same way that water is comparable to tequila...Tequila that doesn't make you sick.
Cheers!
-The Cool Jerk
(clickin' the head will take you to the download link)
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