Last week or the week before I got a copy of the forthcoming cd from Rodrigo y Gabriela. I was actually a bit hesitant to listen, but as soon as the first few furious flamenco-esqe tones hit my speakers, I was hooked. The duo's music is instrumental that weaves Latin harmonies around a percussive "fusion" of rock and classic flamenco-esqe music. Their heavy metal roots also show through (at times) in both style and composition and has to be heard to be fully appreciated. Rodrigo y Gabriela's sound has such a percussive punch that it oftentimes sounds like much more than just two musicians with acoustic guitars. They also do amazing covers (on the album) of "Stairway To Heaven" and Metallica's "Orion." This is easily one of the best albums I've heard all year and will leave you speechless.
The debut CD from these two Mexicans by way of Dublin is due out October 3rd on ATO Records (also the home of MMJ and David Gray). They are also on tour in the US, so go check them out if you can.
MP3 | Rodrigo Y Gabriela - Tamacun S/T
MP3 | Rodrigo Y Gabriela - Diablo Rojo S/T
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two years ago when I was in Dublin visiting my sister and her then boyfriend (now husband). he recommended that i buy one of their albums. I was glad that I did I have been a fan ever since. I am really excited to see them touring the states and getting the coverage they deserve.
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