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Decca
Reviewed 2004-06-24
Reviewed 2004-06-24
Yow this is good! This SF-based band combines rock, Latin, funk, hip-hop, R & B, and reggae (plus about a dozen other sounds) – wraps the whole thing up in a wildly energetic mix of vocals, horns, and percussion, and delivers a hot summertime party jam that nevertheless has something serious to say politically and socially.
*1. Fun, fast, and funky. Oh yeah.
2. Deliciously relaxed reggae/pop/doo-wop love thing.
3. A sexy vocal/horn groove mid/uptempo & smooth.
4. A slick & groovy cover of “I’m Your Puppet.”
*5. Fast, driving dance w/sharp horns & cool vocals.
6. Catchy uptempo fun but with an FCC no-no in there.
*7. Funky and political. Think they don’t like Bush?
8. Hip-hop/turntables/horns/perc. Driving anthem for Latino identity.
9. A relaxed but funky & way cool dance w/cha-cha lounge overtones.
*10. Reggae/funk commentary on police brutality & racism.
11. An uptempo Latin jam w/hip-hop lyrics.
12. A big vocal/perc/guitar blend. Strong, mid/uptempo.
6/2004
*1. Fun, fast, and funky. Oh yeah.
2. Deliciously relaxed reggae/pop/doo-wop love thing.
3. A sexy vocal/horn groove mid/uptempo & smooth.
4. A slick & groovy cover of “I’m Your Puppet.”
*5. Fast, driving dance w/sharp horns & cool vocals.
6. Catchy uptempo fun but with an FCC no-no in there.
*7. Funky and political. Think they don’t like Bush?
8. Hip-hop/turntables/horns/perc. Driving anthem for Latino identity.
9. A relaxed but funky & way cool dance w/cha-cha lounge overtones.
*10. Reggae/funk commentary on police brutality & racism.
11. An uptempo Latin jam w/hip-hop lyrics.
12. A big vocal/perc/guitar blend. Strong, mid/uptempo.
6/2004
Recent airplay
I'm Your Puppet
Good Day Sunshine — Jul 30, 2013
Volvieron
Sunshine . . . in the Afternoon — Sep 04, 2012
Senor Presidente
At the Cafe Bohemian — Sep 07, 2010
I'm Your Puppet
Getting Over ... the Hump! — Dec 23, 2009
Bandolera Era
At the Cafe Bohemian — Aug 25, 2009
Senor Presidente
Peace at the Cafe Bohemian — May 06, 2008
Charting
2004-07-05 — 2004-09-06
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Sep 5 | 4 |
| Aug 29 | 2 |
| Aug 22 | 2 |
| Aug 15 | 1 |
| Aug 8 | 1 |
| Aug 1 | 1 |
| Jul 25 | 4 |
| Jul 18 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Bandolera Era | ||
| 2. | Hey Mama | ||
| 3. | Vete/El Largo Adios | ||
| 4. | I'm Your Puppet | ||
| 5. | Amigos Y Amantes | ||
| 6. | Genius | ||
| 7. | Senor Presidente | ||
| 8. | In the House | ||
| 9. | Volvieron | ||
| 10. | The Beast | ||
| 11. | Bacalao | ||
| 12. | Blind Faith |