SOMBRAS

The always prolific Mexican band Alpha Lighting System has given us a new single, and it is great to hear they kept Spanish as the main language, and I would say I am getting used to it and like it.

'Sombras' is a track that has a loud and clear message against our political system, and though we could say they particularly refer to the Mexican one, I think the lyrics could suite almost any country that has [&*!#]ty politicians who always look after their interests and forget about the people's. Nowadays we are witnessing wars, so many blood covering the streets, so many innocent being blasted. So it is really sad these things still happen.

And yes, music is a vehicle to talk about these problems, because we are all involved directly or indirectly, so it is nice to take action through art and spread the word, always spread the word.

Of course, the music here is great as usual, they first open with energy and with the full band, I mean, the four musicians take part since the very first second creating a kind of Porcupine Tree sound, second later when vocals enter the rhythm slows down, we can hear great raw bass lines; then they change rhythm, soft guitar notes appear as bridge and the music seems to explode, but they keep the calm.

The chorus appear and what is quite interesting, catchy to sing but also full of energy because it is after all, a song about disagreement, protest, anger, so yeah, the song actually explodes, it has to! And I really love that instrumental passage where a keyboard solo drive us crazy, while the exquisite drumming pumps the track with energy, and the strings create a wild base that reminds me of Riverside and once again, PT.

I like they decided to put some bell tolls in the end, it is symbolic.

And yes, it will always be a pleasure to write about these guys, because they don't cease to create amazing music.

Enjoy it!