EP007 2009 With Quantization Proclamation, Album goes back to form with what might seem as their most natural, and riveting, sounding pieces of work since 2006. Hailed as one of the best independent releases of 2009 we find the band at their best, and consolidating their status as a must-hear cult item of Mexican music. Contains Jesus Quantizo mi beatbox, no diga eso and adivanar. Also available in 5.1 Digital Surround Sound.
Archive for August, 2009
Quantization Proclamation
Sunday, August 9th, 2009Cancer Baby
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
LP005 2008 The most experimental (read “accesible”) Album album to date deals in a dreamy world of synth pop and mellow tunes, and is also considered the band’s best work yet by critics. Another entry in year best-of lists of 2008 and also considered one of the top records of the 00’s decade in latin rock. Definteively a must hear. Contains Stab You, Some People Get Rich, amaramA and one of the decade’s top songs Es Teatro Griego.
Sounds and Alerts
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
LP004 2008 A B-Sides collection that spans previously unreleased tracks and outtakes from the band’s first recording sessions in 2002 up to 2006′ Microbricolages. Sometimes daring, sometimes confusing, utterly overwhelming. A non stop parade of songs that fluently represent the language Album speaks in contemporary rock music.
Album VS MTY
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
LP003 2007 An account of the musical scene of Monterrey as seen through Album’s own ears. Divided in 4 movements, this work finds the band reworking, reproducing, covering and remixing tracks of their own as well as some of the most prominent bands at the time in their native city in northern mexico. A crafty collection of songs that work, both, as an album and as a landmark of a special place and time in mexican music history. Contains Aqui, Yate del Amor, and Sistema Perfecto / Amarillo.
Debajo de la Avalancha Vol.1
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
EP006 2007 An avid continuation to Microbricolages, this EP was created as an Album Mailinglist exclusive download. Recorded as a concept album, where the band imagine themselves trapped under an avalanche in a distant cabin in the mountains slowly turning themselves into something different. An excelent addition to the evergrowing Album catalogue, one of the most concise works the band has offered. Contains Waiting on Baby G and Je Ne Comprends Pas.
Microbricolages
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
LP002 2006 The critically acclaimed sophomore effort by Album has the band compared to Beastie Boys, Café Tacuba and The Beatles. In what NY Time Out described as a confident, polished appropriation of pop detritus from everywhere and everywhen is an album that marks the beggining of 21st Century Rock as the genre of a generation. One of the top releases in mexico’s 2006 independent scene. Includes Es Facil, Er Bender, La mas rapida… and Moog esta muerto….
Peligrosos; Se Buscan
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
EP005 2005 A concept record dealing with crime, escape, and incarceration, also the first Album Mailinglist exclusive. Featuring contributions by La Femme Latex and Erizo. Contains No Te Muevas and Corriendote Detras.
Great For Everyday Recording
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
EP004 2005 A live record by Album. Recorded during their stay in Austin for their appereance at SXSW 2005. Captures the true escence of the band in a live / casual setting. Contains Gileane.
Rückwirkungen
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
EP003 2004 From the German word for “repercussions”. An electronick-rock fiddling with IDM in short bursts and lengthy constructive beats, inspired by Cody Chesnutt’s The Headphone Masterpiece. Fun, entertaining, and experimental in early Album fashion.
The Way The Things Come Remixed
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
EP002 2004 4 songs spurring from a single seed; Album’s admiration for Club Comfort’s debut EP results in the reimagining of their song “the way the things come” from four completely different points of view. A remix album, a tribute album, a new album.
Queda Solo Nada
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
EP001 2003 This aural experimentation ep contains 5 tracks that were made for a video installation piece by new zeland artist Steve Mcntyre. Created with samples from Eureka Sön.
Eureka Sön
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
LP001 2003 The debut LP which garnered attention from international media, and pioneered the digital free download format in Mexico. Named UMFM’s independent album of the year in 2004, and a not to miss item in mexican rock from the 00’s, this is the music that started it all, and earned the band a hype in the NY Times. Contains Centro, 2/3, Paracaidas, 62, Cowboy and Despues.
