By José Gandue @Gandour
Fortunately, 2015 has been an interesting year for music in Latin America. Luckily, every friend of ours has come to tell us that They have listened to albums that have affected, surprised, hit and shattered them in the best possible way. We couldn't possibly calculate the number of good albums released this year, but the figure is significant. Some will say they haven't had the chance to listen to them and have simply followed the recommendations of the mainstream media, which, lazily, only highlight those works preceded by massive promotional hype and the management of their artists, who sometimes achieve what their clients haven't been able to capture in the studio. However, there's always time to correct course and enjoy good music.
Compiling a list of the 5 albums that made this year a better time of life is a healthily subjective endeavor, where we've chosen not to be influenced by sales figures or grandiose critics' pronouncements. That said, we would like—and if we could, we'd push tirelessly—that These works (and many others) would have more exposure in the big shop windows and greater airplay on the most important radio stations. We have always advocated for and dreamed that good music should belong to everyone. The artists we review here deserve to be seen and heard by the Latin American public; hopefully, mentioning them here and talking about their great music can help them in some way. For now, have fun (hopefully) listening to what they published in these 12 months.
Summer is so cold: Autumn.
Let's begin with the more experimental material, the most bizarre in its textures. This Venezuelan audiovisual collective, currently based in Buenos Aires, had made a name for itself with a gentler, more tranquil work, aptly titled, Spring. His second album, Autumn, It absorbs darkness and relates to much more aggressive sounds, blending with the most acidic auditory materials and making the most aggressive noise its domesticated animal. Amidst layers of industrial-cut punctures, they manage a fantastic work that, in its rawness, is moving And in its complexity, it envelops the listener and warns them of the true nature of this world. Intelligent pessimism with valid arguments. Beauty made with the finest lead.
The Suicide Bitches – Semenation
Imagine a child who has grown up strengthened by the best of punk. The time has come to confront him with the world more seriously. The boy now wants to be an adult and is eager to bite his audience. It's time to feed him with a heavier warp., with the densest substance of rock. Semenation, The Suicide Bitches, from the Chilean band, has the perfect balance between The Buzzcocks and Black Sabbath, in the engine of a 2015 truck, ready to destroy everything in its path. Rough, joyful, rough and exciting songs, from beginning to end.
rule - Following
It took several years for this group from La Plata, Argentina, to return to the studio and they will concentrate on producing the best possible material. After some fights, clashes of professional interests and other inconveniences that are not relevant, normA did what she had to do and broke the bar again. Following It's the most intelligent punk showcase we have at our disposal. Most of the tracks are under three minutes long, but they contain a wealth of ideas. all the wisdom and pleasure of modern rock 'n' roll. Who said that to achieve glory one had to build eternal symphonies?
Le Butcherettes – A raw youth
We said it in a previous review: Teri Gender Bender, leader of the Mexican band Le Butcherettes, She has all the rage and love in the world in her tiny body, And that shows in his compositions. A raw youth It's an album that's clever in its blend of 1970s sounds with a fitting and accurate adaptation to modern times. There's risk in the mixing, in the experimental vocal presentation, and in the inclusion of unconventional keyboards., in search of a rudeness that is unsettling but satisfying. Teri's lyrics express a desire to encourage struggle, to shake up the system, to break the suffocating mold. It's an inspiring, exciting album, made without compromise.. Additional information: John Frusciante and Iggy Pop are participating as guests. What more could you ask for?.
Oh'laville – Orange
This Colombian band made a successful transition that allowed them to move from their original acoustic sound to building, on their second album, a consolidated electric sound. without losing the sense of intimacy in each of their songs. In his compositional intentions There is a tenderness that overwhelms, It captivates, it doesn't lose its power or back down. Orange is a record that seduces because it contains honey sweetness on its cover and an acidic potion inside that conquers. Oh'laville has achieved a perfect poison.