By José Gandue @spinning zone
It doesn't matter that we're only in the seventh month of the year, and we know that, musically speaking, great moments, memorable songs, and unforgettable moments are surely on the way. It doesn't matter what date it is. We can already say, with complete confidence, that Super Terror, the new album from the band from La Plata He killed a motorcycle police officer It is and will be one of the best albums of 2023. Did they ever doubt it?
As always, I'll sound exaggerated with all this enthusiasm, But good musical groups should be recognized with heartfelt popular tributes, with monuments in the most beloved corners of the city, with enormous graffiti representing their lyrics and serving as inspiration to the rest of the population so that, amidst so much uncertainty and pessimism, learn to regain sensitivity and hope. Too corny? Maybe, but to those who know how to craft melodies that move us with every play, that guide us along the path of beauty amidst the weeds and waste, We should celebrate them as heroes. Or at least, how to accept them as those who went far beyond putting together a few notes and making us repeat proclamations that do not fill our hearts. And even more so in post-pandemic times.
Is it worth explaining why? He killed has managed to reach the point of being considered as one of the best rock proposals of this century, Regardless of where they're played or where you read this? Let's just say it, without any shame: They, through the voice of Santiago Motorizado, know how to tell us, like the good people we love. with the necessary simplicity what we wish to hear to uplift our spirits, to give value to our tears, to generate in those present the shy smile that lasts for as long as we require. He killed, as they say in Gold medal, «"There is a light that sweeps everything away."».
Super Terror, Recorded at Sonic Ranch studios in Texas, produced by Eduardo Bergallo,This recording also showcases an evolution in the band's sound. Without denying the quality of their previous work, The results achieved in the overall mix confirm a step forward. The vocal moments achieve the perfect dramatic impact and clarity that the listener appreciates. This is especially noticeable in songs like The Universe, Broken Diamond y Crowned. Therefore, the speech is clearly audible., and we identify in its lines that the text is close to all of us, Without saying, by any means, that the phrases are simple or hackneyed. That's why we can hear verses like
To the universe
We're going to fight
And the flowers you left behind, not even the image of your laughter
Nothing can hurt me
Your words no longer hurt me
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I hear your voice outside
They are the ghosts of the new
I like how you make fun of them to their faces
This is relatable poetry, which touches you without complications. You can see them, and yet, at first glance, you can barely discern five people as ordinary as you or I. But ordinary people are the ones who surprise us the most and who know that beauty can be on our side. Yes, I insist: They, as few as they are, can be our heroes, because they manage, when their music plays on our stereo, to tell us something about our lives at the moment we most longed for it.
It's ten songs and forty minutes long. We invite you to play this album on repeat on your digital player, almost obsessively, so that after a while, we can all get together and sing. We deserve it.
