Collage
by Colateral Soundtrack
released on 12/03/2011, this EP was a collaborative release between HI54LOFI RECORDS and Colateral Soundtrack
Available through: Bandcamp
Collage is a headphone treat. It is a blend of all things Mexico —old and new— and it has been living on my headphones ever since Edgar sent me an early copy of it. And I swear, as soon as I started listening to it, the cold, painful grip of winter started to loosen. There has been almost a 20 degree shift in the right direction and I can't help but think it has something to do with Buen Dia being stuck on repeat as I mamba around town, dodging puddles of melted snow.
Here's Edgar's thoughts on it:
“Like the name itself says, it is a “Collage” that involves samples of old traditional music, instrumental compositions, lyrics of some of the greatest Latin singers, various music genres, the current political situation in Mexico and of course a couple moods are involved too.”
This album is available for 'whatever price you like'. You really shouldn't be without it, it just isn't fair on your ears.
What Others Are Saying:
I Guess I'm Floating: "I urge you to listen to the whole EP on headphone for the full visceral experience”
Head Underwater: “It’s an album made of various sounds ranging from some of the best latin drums I’ve heard to classic sound bites”
No Modest Bear: “The album should be experienced in its entirety (with headphones on).”
Relentless Noisemaker: “I can't get over how good this is.”
Weekly Tape Deck: “The music is loungy and vegetative, almost comes off with a Baroque vibe like a Latin American ‘Keep Shelly In Athens’”
Listen Before You Buy: “A perfectly named collection of old Mexican snippets fused with those modern Mexican sounds and beats.”