Abraxas
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo
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Released 2022, US
Carolina Faruolo (ex-Los Bitchos) and Danny Lee Blackwell (Night Beats) had been friends and mutual admirers of each other's musical projects for years. Despite living in different countries, their interactions increased during the shelter-in-place periods of 2020, leading to the creation of their project Abraxas. Drawing inspiration from Latin rhythms, colorful vistas, and smoky revelries, they crafted their debut album, Monte Carlo, by collaborating across the Atlantic.
Describing the world of Abraxas, Blackwell paints a vivid picture of jungles, mist-covered rivers, panthers, desolate shopping malls, and more. The duo's sound, influenced by Wendy Renee, Los Destellos, doo-wop, and R&B, offers a unique blend that transcends geographical boundaries. Faruolo's upbringing with cumbia beats and psychedelic chicha artists, combined with Blackwell's outlaw soul and R&B influences, culminate in a sound that pays homage to Selena and Sade while carving its own path.
Monte Carlo, with tracks like "Sunrise State (of Mind)" and "Mañana," showcases a fusion of hypnotic cumbia beats, cosmic guitar leads, and seductive vocals. The album unfolds a tapestry of influences, from Eastern melodies on "Sultan" to the dub-inflected stomp of "La Estampida" and the Anatolian psych-funk of "Göbekli
SKU:803238020112
Tracklist
Tracklist
- A1: Sunrise State (Of Mind) ()
- A2: Mañana ()
- A3: Sultan ()
- A4: Monte Carlo ()
- A5: La Estampida ()
- A6: Hourglass ()
- B1: Prismatic ()
- B2: Yes ()
- B3: Golden ()
- B4: Fuji ()
- B5: Shapeshifter ()
- B6: Göbekli Tepe ()
Genres & Styles
Genres & Styles
Genres: Rock
Styles: Alternative Rock and Indie Rock
Other Information
Other Information
180 gram "Alien Eggshell Pink" vinyl
* Audio and tracklist in this preview may differ from the vinyl record. See tracklist for the vinyl record above.