Debs

Debs · 05-12-2003, 13:30

I know there's a few of us who think outside the box, so to speak. If I told you that in the past 12 months I have hardly even listened to my car radio and have no clue who some of the artists (ahem) are that get played, would you believe me?

A year ago, at the end of September, I stumbled upon rock en espanol b/c of some friends. Not b/c they were in a band or even played the stuff for me, but b/c I knew these people I got curious about the rock music from Mexico. Was there even rock music in Mexico?? The luck of the draw, and the Columbia House CD catalog my roomie got, led us down the road to discover Mana. Their new Revolucion de Amor album had JUST been released so we bought it and their Unplugged CD. All I can say is I fell for the sound instantly. Within weeks we had all their CDs in our collection and I was on the prowl for live video. We got Dish Latino to get the 3 music video channels...within 36 hours of getting it we saw our first Mana video. Kickin'!!!

With 3 Latino video channels to watch, I've been exposed to alot of artists. Control Machete....Molotov...Julio...Alejandra Guzman....Thalia....Paulina Rubio...The Rabanes...the Jaguares...La Ley...Enrique Iglasias...Ricky Martin...Moenia...Benny...Juanes....

For nearly a year I fought one slight attraction. I was slightly struck by this group La Ley. I recall now the first video of theirs I ever saw was for Fuera de Mi....the white robes and the Tai Chi-style moves stuck in my head. Saw some Unplugged clips, didn't like the songs or the look. (why on earth not???) Finally in June I saw the debut of the video for Amate y Salvate and...it was a bolt of lightning, I was hooked instantly!!! Totally! The album Libertad was actually the second one of theirs I got....I got Uno first. (How punnily appropriate)

This Beto, he's got a voice like no other I've ever heard! He speaks Spanish, French and English, sings in all 3 and claims their NEXT album is going to be in English...b/c it's time.

Anyone else who's into this great genre, please enlighten us all!

05-12-2003, 13:30	#1
Debs Administrator Join Date: 03 1999 Location: Planet Earth Fave Players: Maldini......	Rock en espanol/latino rock I know there's a few of us who think outside the box, so to speak. If I told you that in the past 12 months I have hardly even listened to my car radio and have no clue who some of the artists (ahem) are that get played, would you believe me? A year ago, at the end of September, I stumbled upon rock en espanol b/c of some friends. Not b/c they were in a band or even played the stuff for me, but b/c I knew these people I got curious about the rock music from Mexico. Was there even rock music in Mexico?? The luck of the draw, and the Columbia House CD catalog my roomie got, led us down the road to discover Mana. Their new Revolucion de Amor album had JUST been released so we bought it and their Unplugged CD. All I can say is I fell for the sound instantly. Within weeks we had all their CDs in our collection and I was on the prowl for live video. We got Dish Latino to get the 3 music video channels...within 36 hours of getting it we saw our first Mana video. Kickin'!!! With 3 Latino video channels to watch, I've been exposed to alot of artists. Control Machete....Molotov...Julio...Alejandra Guzman....Thalia....Paulina Rubio...The Rabanes...the Jaguares...La Ley...Enrique Iglasias...Ricky Martin...Moenia...Benny...Juanes.... For nearly a year I fought one slight attraction. I was slightly struck by this group La Ley. I recall now the first video of theirs I ever saw was for Fuera de Mi....the white robes and the Tai Chi-style moves stuck in my head. Saw some Unplugged clips, didn't like the songs or the look. (why on earth not???) Finally in June I saw the debut of the video for Amate y Salvate and...it was a bolt of lightning, I was hooked instantly!!! Totally! The album Libertad was actually the second one of theirs I got....I got Uno first. (How punnily appropriate) This Beto, he's got a voice like no other I've ever heard! He speaks Spanish, French and English, sings in all 3 and claims their NEXT album is going to be in English...b/c it's time. Anyone else who's into this great genre, please enlighten us all! __________________ ...not your normal paranormal....