By José Gandue @Gandour
To begin, let's be very clear: Of the independent bands that have emerged in recent times in Argentina, He killed a motorcycle police officer It's one of the most interesting and definitely one of the most popular in all of Latin America. Her album The Scorpio Dynasty It received rave reviews from the specialized media and its songs were played loudly throughout the continent, receiving a great reception from the most avant-garde rock audience. Santiago Motorizado's vocals have a melancholic quality that is convincing in the narration of the songs, and the band's instrumental arrangement is captivating and hypnotic without needing much artifice. The old recordings have that same feel. low fi It's appealing because it seems to be made at home in an honest and casual way.
El Mató returns giving a preview of what will be their new album, which they will present in June. This introductory EP, which contains 3 songs, is called The treasure, And it follows the same line as in other albums, but this time there is a pleasant evolution in details that can bring them closer to a wider audience. The sound quality improves, And the mixes are gentler, while still retaining their daring appeal. The lead vocals, which stand out more than usual, are captivating and, without ever losing power, feel delicate and seductive. The band, in their effort to be clearer in their instrumental message, manages to showcase the brilliance of their intentions, and without the need for unnecessary noise., achieves a more appealing boldness.
This release deserves to be listened to multiple times: Its first song, the one that gives the work its title, It's a peaceful four-and-a-half-minute ride. where the band takes on vocal harmonies never heard before, making the recording flow in a pleasant and powerful way. Two surprises are added to this track: Firstly, Mother, a track that uses a very "eighties" snare drum technique, to which delays are added that create a very particular atmospheric texture, which helps to highlight the nostalgia of the voice, and, in addition to that, and with a "B-side" feel, an instrumental track called Black Postcards, where there is room for an interesting mood boost, where there is experimentation with sound effects and unexpected keyboards.
El Mató warns with this preview that What's coming may surprise us in a pleasant way. Here, it's clear there's an awareness of the passage of time, of travel experiences, and of the desire to sound better each day. No one, I'm sure, regrets past performances, but there is an understanding that with growth comes the need to embrace greater possibilities. El Mató will surely come with one of the best albums of this year. What they are doing right now with The Treasury, It's simply a warning to prepare us. Evolution is on their side.
