Tristeza is an instrumental post-rock band from San Diego, California and they have been doing their thing for a few years now. They’ve released two great albums (Spine And Sensory and Dream Signals In Full Circles) as well as a bunch of EP’s and 7” singles and even a record of remixes. All that aside, their latest effort A Colores is the group’s first without founding member James LaValle who left in 2003 to pursue his Album Leaf project full-time.
I loved their EP’s for Gravity Records as well as Dream Signals and really didn’t know what to expect from this new Jimmy-less Tristeza. Well, it is more of their signature indie rock on psychedelics that (for some) might seem repetitive and relegated to simply being background music. This is not the case. Each successive listen reveals more layers that pull the listener into the dream worlds they create. The music is intoxicating. Atmospheric, melodic, beautiful lush soundscapes are exactly what you’ll get on A Colores. It is out now on Better Looking Records.
MP3 | Tristeza – Balabaristas A Colores
MP3 | Tristeza – Wand A Colores
MP3 | Tristeza – Building Peaks Dream Signals In Full Circles
I highly recommend their first album, Spine and Sensory which was just re-released this past year.
I, too, love their Gravity Ep’s…I’ve found a lot of people haven’t even heard them! Aargh!
Uhm, why the hell haven’t I listened to this band before? They’ve been around for ages, and this is friggin’ amazing!
By the way, I’m a new reader and I’m a fan. I live on the North side of Chi-town, so it’s good to see a local dude bringing the great tunes my way!
Keep it up…
Justin – Thanks for the kind words. My sisters live on the North Side too. Glad you found something you liked here!
Eagle – Agreed. Spine and sensory is really good too. I really like the Gravity EP’s. They just seem really raw and primal at times.