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Aquamosh

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Well, just let me say something, this is one of the most special CDs that I have, because they're my favorite mexican band since I heard their catchy single "Niño Bomba", then I saw them live in a small club and their performance had all the vibe you could ask, they're also special because it's difficult that you can find the music variety found in this CD, from hip-hop, electronic, rock, bossa-nova, funk, it has all that cool sound!!!. Maybe you should give it a few listens to figure it out, I recommend that you listen to the tracks in order to get the full effect and contrast. My picks are "Niño Bomba", "Ode to Mauricio Garcés", "Bungaloo Punta Cometa" & "Banano's Bar" to name a few, hell!! I even wrote this review in english to give you all anglo people a chance to listen to VERY good music. BUY THIS!!

The past few years have seen an explosion of talent in acid jazz/dub/ambient/trip hop music from Europe, and most especially from England (Massive Attack, Goldie, Portishead, Tricky), resulting in terms like the "Bristol" sound and other geographic designations to describe specific styles. With Plastilina Mosh, I think we get the first inklings that a new center of experimentation for the trip hop and acid jazz forms has taken root in Latin America, and most especially, in Mexico. Though largely unnoticed outside their own country, Plastilina Mosh and groups like them have been pushing the boundaries of these forms in cities such as Monterrey and the D.F., mixing English and Spanish to create a new language and deftly combining elements of jazz, hip hop, rap, dance, latin--even raunchy blues slide guitar (!)--to make a unique sound that redefines not only Mexican music, but world music as well. "Aquamosh" is not only an excellent introduction to the incredible range of these musicians, but in a more general sense, it is nothing less than the signal of a whole new sound and era in progressive music--it won't be long, I think, before the "Mexican sound" doesn't just apply to mariachis, boleros, and the punk and ska of 'roc en espanol.'

This is a great album. For those who think Nino Bomba, Afroman and Monster Truck are THE best songs of this CD, I would recomend to go straigh to hip hop bands. PMosh isn't sticktly hip hop. Their style is far more varied, exclusive and more up-to date. To compare this band to Molotov is inappropriate.

Plastilina Mosh can do anything and do it well. They go from a really catchy rap to smooth jazz in the same song and not only get away with it, but you are really glad that they did. This album has something for everyone, dance, hardcore, you name it and they do it all masterfully. You won't even notice that they may not be speaking your language. It is amazing! 5 stars all the way.

What's left to say, after the other reviews? This thing f**kin' rocks, *and* these guys can style w/the jazz beats too. I need to get outta here and go buy their new one, like, NOW...

Al principio al escuchar a platilina mosh, pense que seria otro grupo de la generacion "MTY" de Mexico, pero al escuchar este disvco por completo y sin el prejuicio de MR_PMOSH, me encontre con un disco que tal ves ni ellos mismos puedan repetir, en collage de Drum and Bass, Loungue, Hip-Hop, Hasta Punketos ! , los sonidos excelentes y una produccion de primer Nivel, un gran disco de un grupo espero, no se pierda en con el tiempo

So my boss hooked me up with this album (points up^) by Plastilina Mosh- a group I've never heard of before. They're great hot summer cruising music. I think they are what would happen if the Beastie Boys and the Gorillaz had a Latin baby that had Smashmouth for a nanny. My favorite song is Track 05, "Monster Truck". Give a listen if you want something new. Its almost like a mix tape rather than a cohesive album... a nice palate cleanser if you will.

They are complex -from "complexity" the latest theory on thinking which in a few words means: using different systems creating a new system - a complex system -(for more info read something from Baudrillard- or other authors). They are so good and there's so much prejudice against Mexico here in LA thatT people just refuses to believe they are mexicans. so fellows open up that mind! Plastilina MOsh It's good for you.

Mexican musicians have never been offered a good exposure platform, although they have been developing so good efforts like this P. Mosh CD. They don't ask a thing from Alternative US or UK bands. Besides they mixed so well spanish and english lyrics within new sounds and rhythm experimentation. Good for these guys!

I'm J.R. from Miami, just wanted to tell ya that there is no group right now that compares to p-mosh, I like everything about them, even their slow/jazz-like songs are amazing, I truly love this group.