HACIENDA | BIG RED AND BARBACOA
Big Red and Barbacoa, Hacienda’s follow-up release to 08’s Loud is the Night, adds more grit and grunge to the band’s love of ‘60s harmonies. Produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, Big Red and Barbacoa has plenty of Beach Boys-inspired tunes (“I Keep Waiting,” “Hound Dog,” “You’re My Girl”), but also adds a heavier blues and garage rock sound to songs “Apples,” “Who’s Heart Are You Breaking Now,” and “As You Like It.” Spending the past two years touring with Auerbach as his backing band also affected the San Antonio four-piece’s own live shows and latest release. The result is a heavier rock ‘n’ roll sound that not only swoons, but can shake the walls. – Written by DBosket
posted by JFelton, May 12, 2010
HACIENDA | LOUD IS THE NIGHT
Formed by cousins Abraham Villanueva (piano, vocals) and Dante Schwebel (guitar, vocals) together with Abraham’s brothers Jaime (drums, vocals) and Rene Villanueva (bass, vocals), this Mexican-American ensemble integrates a primitive energy with complex harmonies into polished pop music reminiscent of the Beatles and Beach Boys. Discovered by Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) after receiving their 6 track demo, Loud is the Night was recorded in Auerbach’s studio and includes cameos from Dr. Dog members. The result is a great debut collection of 60’s infused songs with stunning harmonies, integrity and soul.
posted by JFelton, May 25, 2009
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