Zoe - "Reptilectric"

[kinglouiexviii]

It's getting to the point where Zoe cannot do anything wrong in my book; they're rapidly becoming Mexico's most avant-garde rock en espanol band, giving Molotov and Cafe Tacvba a run for their money. While I'll admit that "reptilectric", the first single from the album of the same name, is not as instantly catchy as the singles from Memo Rex Commander y el Corazon Atomico de la Via Lactea (still love that album title), it's just as well-produced and perhaps even more evocative of true emotions.

I keep hearing that they will tour in the US in late spring with Motel. While I certainly wouldn't miss that concert, I would much prefer to see them co-headline a tour with Chetes, another of Mexico's current great alternative artists.

[tortuga]

OMG, I love that video and song. When does the new album come out?

[kinglouiexviii]

Mar 11, 2009 22:33:21 GMT -5 @tortuga said:

OMG, I love that video and song. When does the new album come out?

I know; it's amazing. The album already came out in Mexico, but I'm not sure when it will be released in the US. It's still not for sale on iTunes, which is really annoying me. I want "reptilectric" on my iPod NOW! As for the US tour, it looks like it's happening. The Dallas show with Motel is already being promoted. They are playing at a small but really cool venue called Firewater on April 20th. Yeah! can't wait.

[kinglouiexviii]

Tortuga, I have listened to the whole album on youtube, and it is AMAZING! It comes out the first week in April in the US. I will definitely buy it. I was especially blown away by this song called "ultimos dias".

[kinglouiexviii]

Because I could not find the cd in stores--doe stores even sell cd's anymore?--I ended up buying the album on iTunes. It's really great thought not as catchy and instantly accessible as Memo Rex. I also saw Zoe at the House of Blues in Dallas on Monday night when they perfomred alongside Motel. Motel was better than I expected, but Zoe obviously were amazing. I will post pics later when I have more time.