Saturday, August 30, 2003

Bumbershoot Kinky is hot Beginning with the first cut "Mas" with it's refrain "vamos queriendo mas y mas" the band sets the table for a delicious treat of Latin rock and electronica. The opening track is like Talking Heads in its heyday transplanted culturally to Monterrey, Mexico circa 2002. The hybrid sound is part nopal beat ala Nortec, groovy dance groove ala Plastilina Mosh and dance throwback disco beats. Add these elements and some, plus modern studio wizardry for quite a remarkable effect. This is a most refreshing sound that defies categorization. The band has a crisp sound with plenty of funk and vocals that complement their use of synthezers. There is something about this band that makes me think they are smart and know exactly what they are doing and having lots of fun in the process. Nearly all of the songs have qualities above and beyond the average dance band, these guys are on to something. With an abundance of catchy tunes one stands out in particularf entitled "Ejercicio #16. " The song has a metallic sounding electronic whip which is followed by a woman crying out in ecstacy after each thrashing. You'd have to hear the aaaaaahhhs and oooohhhhhs to understand the erotic nature of this bit of S&M dance groove . " Anorexic Freaks" gives another glimse into their twisted humor for the dance nation. If you like Venezuela's "Amigos Invisibles" than you'll love this disc as this group is similar but one step beyond. It is just a fun, high energy album that is totally different and unique. It's like neon lights in the rain, looking out through the strobe lights of a metro ride in Mexico City. A fantastic first release from a group that should have a bright future ahead of them. By this now and step into the future and look at the possibilities of Latin grooves to come. 8:47:08 PM    comment [] trackback []

The Stranger Seattle's alterntive newspaper. 11:39:15 AM    comment [] trackback []

The Washington Post "Dean shifts stand on some issues. Dean is inviting greater scrutiny and criticism by running as a truth-teller who doesn’t bend to prevailing political winds, campaign strategists said." Who are the campaign strategists? Carl Rove for one. The news has reported that Howard Dean is changing his mind on some issues.  This is a standard tactic of the neocons. Split the opposition by suggesting that a candidate is now changing his position. You will see this tactic employed continuously during the campaigns for offices throughout the nation. 10:33:54 AM    comment [] trackback []