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OK, pay close attention: the Bronx is a punk band from Los Angeles. Mariachi el Bronx is a band that seems -- on this album anyway -- to have in common with the Bronx only its lead singer, though other information seems to indicate that the two bands are normally identical except for the addition of a female guitarron player. The band's self-titled album consists of newly composed pop/rock songs performed in mariachi style, complete with charango, guitarron, trumpets, strings, and guest artists that include Los Lobos' David Hidalgo and album producer John Avila (formerly of Oingo Boingo). How's the music? Consistently excellent, and although it has to be said that singer Matt Caughthran is about a quartet-tone flat most of the time, the passion in his voice and the soaring melodies make it very easy to overlook that fact. Mariachi music is all about the thrill of heartbreak and longing, and that's exactly what is communicated here (regardless of the actual lyrical content) on highlight like "Despretador," "Litigation," and "Cell Mates." "Sleepwalking" features a loping, off-kilter rhythm, while "Clown Powder" is a blocky waltz with a subtly anguished "You can't go home again" lyric, and "Holy" features a charming spaghetti western feel. This album is that rarest of pop commodities: a party album supreme that also rewards close listening.
© Rick Anderson /TiVo
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The Bronx, Lyricist - Mariachi El Bronx, Artist, MainArtist - John Avila, Producer, Mixer - The White Mexican (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd.
The Bronx, Composer, Lyricist, Mixer - Mariachi El Bronx, Artist, MainArtist - John Avila, Producer, Mixer - Meat Flavoured Music / Bug Music, 2009, MusicPublisher - The White Mexican (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd.
The Bronx, Composer, Lyricist, Mixer - Mariachi El Bronx, Artist, MainArtist - John Avila, Producer, Mixer - Meat Flavoured Music / Bug Music, 2009, MusicPublisher - The White Mexican (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd.
The Bronx, Composer, Lyricist, Mixer - Mariachi El Bronx, Artist, MainArtist - John Avila, Producer, Mixer - Meat Flavoured Music / Bug Music, 2009, MusicPublisher - The White Mexican (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd.
The Bronx, Composer, Lyricist, Mixer - Mariachi El Bronx, Artist, MainArtist - John Avila, Producer, Mixer - Meat Flavoured Music / Bug Music, 2009, MusicPublisher - The White Mexican (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd.
The Bronx, Composer, Lyricist, Mixer - Mariachi El Bronx, Artist, MainArtist - John Avila, Producer, Mixer - Meat Flavoured Music / Bug Music, 2009, MusicPublisher - The White Mexican (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd.
The Bronx, Mixer - Mariachi El Bronx, Composer, Lyricist, Artist, MainArtist - John Avila, Mixer - Meat Flavoured Music / Bug Music, 2009, MusicPublisher - The White Mexican (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2009 Wichita Recordings.
The Bronx, Composer, Lyricist, Mixer - Mariachi El Bronx, Artist, MainArtist - John Avila, Producer, Mixer - Meat Flavoured Music / Bug Music, 2009, MusicPublisher - The White Mexican (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd.
The Bronx, Composer, Lyricist, Mixer - Mariachi El Bronx, Artist, MainArtist - John Avila, Producer, Mixer - Meat Flavoured Music / Bug Music, 2009, MusicPublisher - The White Mexican (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. under exclusive licence to V2 records International Ltd. T/A Cooperative Music
The Bronx, Lyricist, Mixer - Mariachi El Bronx, Artist, MainArtist - John Avila, Producer, Mixer - The White Mexican (ASCAP), MusicPublisher - Meat Flavoured Music / Bug Music, MusicPublisher
2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2009 Rough Trade Shops, under exclusive license to Cooperative Music, a division of V2 Records International
The Bronx, Composer, Lyricist, Mixer - Mariachi El Bronx, Artist, MainArtist - John Avila, Producer, Mixer - Meat Flavoured Music / Bug Music, 2009, MusicPublisher - The White Mexican (ASCAP), MusicPublisher
2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd.
Album review
OK, pay close attention: the Bronx is a punk band from Los Angeles. Mariachi el Bronx is a band that seems -- on this album anyway -- to have in common with the Bronx only its lead singer, though other information seems to indicate that the two bands are normally identical except for the addition of a female guitarron player. The band's self-titled album consists of newly composed pop/rock songs performed in mariachi style, complete with charango, guitarron, trumpets, strings, and guest artists that include Los Lobos' David Hidalgo and album producer John Avila (formerly of Oingo Boingo). How's the music? Consistently excellent, and although it has to be said that singer Matt Caughthran is about a quartet-tone flat most of the time, the passion in his voice and the soaring melodies make it very easy to overlook that fact. Mariachi music is all about the thrill of heartbreak and longing, and that's exactly what is communicated here (regardless of the actual lyrical content) on highlight like "Despretador," "Litigation," and "Cell Mates." "Sleepwalking" features a loping, off-kilter rhythm, while "Clown Powder" is a blocky waltz with a subtly anguished "You can't go home again" lyric, and "Holy" features a charming spaghetti western feel. This album is that rarest of pop commodities: a party album supreme that also rewards close listening.
© Rick Anderson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:39:18
- Main artists: Mariachi El Bronx
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Wichita Recordings
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. 2009 White Drugs, under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd.
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