The vinyl format includes a free digital MP3 download [320 kbps]
For the third time Klaus&Kinski have created a virtually perfect work, full of brilliant compositions and memorable lyrics written by Alejandro Martínez Moya. The diversity of styles and topics fit the band’s already familiar way of understanding music: in “Herreros y fatigas” they have recorded a habanera (their first) a sonnet, and even a bit of flamenco. But what is impor…
The vinyl format includes a free digital MP3 download [320 kbps]
For the third time Klaus&Kinski have created a virtually perfect work, full of brilliant compositions and memorable lyrics written by Alejandro Martínez Moya. The diversity of styles and topics fit the band’s already familiar way of understanding music: in “Herreros y fatigas” they have recorded a habanera (their first) a sonnet, and even a bit of flamenco. But what is important is that they have kept faithful to themselves, by maintaining their identity and at the same time somehow augmenting it. As a result, they are nowadays one of the most appreciated and special bands in the Spanish independent scene. The feeling after listening to the fourteen songs (over an hour) from starter “La duda ofende” to closing track “Buceador”, is that this is a great new album by Klaus&Kinski. Probably the best. The beginning of the record is marked by electronica: “La duda ofende” is a smart and atmospheric disco track. Sparks fly in “Contrato” a stomping kraut-rock song that allows Alejandro to explore more intricate musical paths. The next one (closing side A of the vinyl) is “El día de los embalsamados”, a classic K&K and a brilliant pop song. Just like “Daño cerebral”, “Ojo por diente” (first single and video taken from “Herreros y fatigas”) or “Dos males tienes”, four songs that will hook you from first listen. “Sonnet” is, unsurprisingly, a poem of fourteen hendecasyllabic lines, and contains one of the most evocative themes in the record, perfect to initiate a new side and change the mood of the album. A fresh new atmosphere that segues perfectly into country song “Poderoso caballero”. “In the Goethe” is a habanera, which again shows Alejandro’s love for music styles which are far from the orthodox standards of pop music. Together with “Sacrificio” it is one of the most classical and special tracks on “Herreros y fatigas”. “Sacrificio” itself is a magical, experimental take on Spanish popular song and flamenco, featuring brilliant instrumentation and Marina’s voice in her most lyrical register so far. This is indeed the record where she sings best in their career.
Side B of the second record starts with a new mood change, giving way to the most intense songs on “Herreros y fatigas”: “La pensión”, with the most surprising lyrics in the record, and “Cumbres profundas”, in which they prove you can mix hard-rock and dream-pop with a wink to My Bloody Valentine, one of their favourite bands. After the storm, “Relatividad general” brings a bit of peace, topped by album closer “Buceador”, probably the most ethereal, delicate song in their discography, a sonic caress to end the album in a relaxed way.