Mucho
May 17, 2008
BABASÓNICOS
"A little self-criticism wouldn't be bad for you," Babasónicos' Adrián Dárgelos sings on "Nosotros," from the Argentine rock quintet's latest album. The group puts its own self-effacing spin on tracks that range from Beach Boys-ish balladry to rockabilly and garage rock, with a little new wave thrown in for good measure. While the songs are uniformly well-written and enjoyable, it is the louder stylistic statements ("Microdancing," "Estoy Rabioso") that leave the biggest impressions, while the quieter ones will likely float away from all but the biggest fan. This is a literate, well-crafted album that won't change your life, but it'll make for a fun presentation when the band takes its show on the road.—Ayala Ben-Yehuda
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