McLovin
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Anyone else into 'em? I think they're fabulous.
For the uninitiated, their story's relatively unique. They started out in a thrash metal band in Mexico City. But realizing that they weren't making any headway, they decided to try their luck in Ireland. After bouncing around pubs and the streets for a good while, they eventually caught their big break when they caught the attention of Damien Rice.
They're two lightning-fingered acoustic guitar players. Rodrigo on lead, and Gabriela on rhythm duties with percussive techniques to boot.
^^ It's one of my favorite albums of the last 10 years or so. It also includes a cover of "Stairway to Heaven", which at first blush seems trite, but I think it works for several reasons: First, it's a significant departure from the original version. Second, it's seemingly a sincere homage to metal forefathers, which they've been frequently known to do. Third, it tends to break up the potential monotony that can settle for an audience that might not be accustomed to flamenco-like-flavored acoustic guitar music.
The album also includes a cover of Metallica's "Orion", which I think is very tasty.
Their new album 11:11 is coming out in a couple of days, and let me tell ya, I'm super geeked.
Watch my future ex-wife in action in "Diablo Rojo":
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And here's their cover of Metallica's "Orion":
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Express your utter joy. Or give me a pity reply. But haters summarily will be told to GTFO.
For the uninitiated, their story's relatively unique. They started out in a thrash metal band in Mexico City. But realizing that they weren't making any headway, they decided to try their luck in Ireland. After bouncing around pubs and the streets for a good while, they eventually caught their big break when they caught the attention of Damien Rice.
They're two lightning-fingered acoustic guitar players. Rodrigo on lead, and Gabriela on rhythm duties with percussive techniques to boot.
^^ It's one of my favorite albums of the last 10 years or so. It also includes a cover of "Stairway to Heaven", which at first blush seems trite, but I think it works for several reasons: First, it's a significant departure from the original version. Second, it's seemingly a sincere homage to metal forefathers, which they've been frequently known to do. Third, it tends to break up the potential monotony that can settle for an audience that might not be accustomed to flamenco-like-flavored acoustic guitar music.
The album also includes a cover of Metallica's "Orion", which I think is very tasty.
Their new album 11:11 is coming out in a couple of days, and let me tell ya, I'm super geeked.
Watch my future ex-wife in action in "Diablo Rojo":
[youtube]<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KSn6b4HA1lI&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KSn6b4HA1lI&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>[/youtube]
And here's their cover of Metallica's "Orion":
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Express your utter joy. Or give me a pity reply. But haters summarily will be told to GTFO.
) and I will tell you the details.
