Description
SKU/Barcode: 886970775229
Mexican ska and reggae group Pante n Rococ may be a totally new name to some listeners. However, their 2007 major-label debut record Pante n Rococ marks nearly 12 years in the business for the veterans of the Latin punk/ska underground scene. Released by Sony/BMG, the 2007 project may be the album that introduces Pante n Rococ to U.S. audiences. For their large and loyal fan base, it will announce the band's breakthrough into the big time. The 13-track disc is the group's most polished, market-ready release to date. Featuring creative production, and clearly a major-label budget, Pante n Rococ has seldom sounded so slick, lively, and punchy. While the band has strayed to explore the outer limits of salsa, merengue, and indie rock in the past, the nine-piece group sticks pretty close to their rock/ska roots. There are a number of cuts, including "Vendedora de Caricias" and "Estrella de Roja," where the line between ska and vaudeville becomes blurred, but charmingly so. The arrangements and inventive qualities throughout are top-shelf. There's a musical surprise around nearly every corner, from straight-up punk on "De Luna a Sol" to hints of reggaeton on "Triste Realidad." The high energy is unrelenting, but with enough twists and turns that the ear does not tire. For listeners getting their first taste of this Mexican favorite with this album, it will surely leave a positive first impression.
1. Acbame De Matar
2. Triste Realidad
3. Dnde Se Queda?
4. Vendedora De Caricias
5. Estrella Roja
6. Qu Pasar?
7. Cuando Tengas
8. Caminemos Juntos
9. Canciones De Amor Y Odio
10. No Me Vayas A Dejar
11. No Te Recuerdo
12. De Luna A Sol
13. La Distancia