Sony / Bmg Import
2005
Paisajes Electricos
About This Album
Radio Futura were a key rock force in '80s Spain -- very popular, critically acclaimed, and highly respected for their integrity. They broke up at their peak in 1992 and have since resisted the temptation of going the lucrative reunion-CD-and-tour route. It's an admirable stance but a shame in a way, because Paisajes Electronicos reveals a very smart but visceral band with well-thought-out arrangements, savvy use of dynamics, and a surprisingly healthy dose of black music influence and right-hand rhythm feel. All of which wouldn't matter a bit if they couldn't rock whatever feel or groove they adopt quite convincingly. This two-CD/one-DVD package features video material drawn from live performances broadcast on Spanish national TV and produced clips (the DVD is probably European format only, so check that your player can handle it). The CDs are chronologically arranged, but duplicate DVD selections are generally live versions of video clips, say, so the group has taken care to offer something distinct in each format. The studio version of "El Canto del Gallo" digs deep enough at the hips via a low-key insinuating groove, nice horn punctuations, and a haunting melody, but the live DVD version takes it to groove central and absolutely kills, with great organ splashes for color.
Track List

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Disc 2 (try tracks 4,5,6 and 10)

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