MAR DE ROBLES

While writing this review I discovered that this five piece Chilean band doesn't use a keyboardplayer. Quite embarrasing for this 'vintage keyboard freak' to discover (I played this CD two times) but on the other hand this is a very good point for Mar De Robles. This is their debut CD, well, from now on I'm eagerly looking forward to their next one, what a great music! The level of the musicians is very high and the compositions are pleasant, varied and elobarated. In general Mar De Robles sounds swinging, due to the outstanding rhythm-section: a powerful, often 'buzzing' bass and energetic, propulsive drums. The range of the instruments is wide, from flute and saxophone to guitars and percussion like djembe and conga's. The Spanish vocals are inspired and loaded with emotion but half of the songs is mainly instrumental. My man on this CD is the guitarplayer with his fiery and often wah-wah drenched guitar soli and strong riffs.

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT DEBUT CD!