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| The Bronx |
The Bronx are a hardcore band based in LA. They have a great West Coast flavor, that can be appreciated if you are a connoisseur (like myself) of punk music. I know this may miss the palate of a lot of music fans, but you cannot look at this genre of having nothing to offer.
I submit, for your approval, the alter ego of The Bronx...Mariachi El Bronx
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| Mariachi El Bronx |
This was borne from a request for The Bronx to do an acoustic set, so they decided to do it as a Mariachi band. This has taken a life of it's own, including a recent appearance on the Tonight Show. So what genre is Mariachi El Bronx? They play Mariachi music in English, you figure out how they fit into a heading at a music store. All I know is that you need to listen and expand your mind.
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| Buy this!!! |
Mariachi El Bronx newest release, is a work of art. The album flows from beginning to end. The Opening track 48 Roses, is a great strong start. The mood changes to love ballads including a fantastic song highlighting the infamous Revolution blvd in Tijuana. This album is good from beginning to end, showcasing their musical talent with great respect to Mariachi music. This genre might have been a tough egg to crack, without looking like a parody. They do it with style and grace. Each song tells a story, and each story is steeped in complex arrangements that are flanked by acoustic guitar and bass. I could go on and on, but then I would sound like a music snob, aka music douche. This is the equivalent of someone that sips wine and talks about the woody flavor with lilac doused finish. This is just really good freakin' music.
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