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Hungry Sally & Other Killer Lullabies

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I gotta laugh. A review from P.A. USA says that most of the songs are not sung by Tito. Well, I got to read my liner notes again, 'cause when the band came to Seattle, Tito SANG ALL OF THE SONGS. This white-hot second effort rocks non-stop . German Fraulein reminds me of the hot stuff Tito and the CRUZADOS used to do. The band sound even better as each song plays. Another rockin' tune, Clumsy Beautiful World will get you jumpin'. Always one for left-field stories, Tito brings us some David Lynch-like storytelling in Hungry Sally. You just got to hear it. Puras curadas. Peter A. on lead guitar does not disappoint. The guy knows his way up and down the neck. I'll drive a thousand miles to go see these guys play. The cd is excellent, the band is outrageous live. Want to go even further back? Check out the CRUZADOS dynamite cd titled After Dark. Tito shines, and is out to keep real ROCK music in all of our ears. I look forward to their third release, and hope it happens this summer, ese.

I first heard this band in the movie 'Desperado'. I have a couple of their CD's and really enjoy the grooves while driving. If you're a big top 40 fan, (Britney Spears, etc.) You may not like it. The songs are not cranked out of the radio play tune machine and have bizzare subject matter. Keep it up Tito!

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I have tried with poor success to get my friends into this band, but I stand by my taste.

i have to admit at first i was not impressed with tarantulas latest but after several listens it has made a more favorable impression. its more poetic with less of an edgy bar sound and the lyrics can be downright cryptic but bleeding roses and love in my blood are typical tito. this is an album thats worth a listen it does leave two questions--who is ivy? and what carp?

This is the groups second CD and they seem to be getting better and better...both CD's come close to capturing the excitement of their live performances. Tito has the voice strength to rise above a band that really rock and rolls. The lead guitar playing is great and the drummer is superb...you won't be disappointed!

Here's a couple reviews I borrowed for those who still aren't sure:

The L.A. Times says: "...Larriva could easily assume the title Time magazine once hung on David Byrne, "Renaissance Man"

and the Houston Press says: "...one of the most criminally overlooked, possibly the meanest rock outfit on the planet. In live performance, Tito & Tarantula are truly deadly."

This album rocks! Almost every song on it is great.

Bleeding Roses--This is a very good song, but after you listen to it too much you may find it stuck in your head for the rest of the day. But it is a very good song, especially the chorus. Featuring vocals by Tito Larriva, Peter Atanasoff, and Johnny Hernandez.

When You Cry--I haven't listened to this song very much, but it still is good. It is another soft rock song, but it still is Tito & Tarantula quality material. Featuring vocals by Tito Larriva.

Love In My Blood--One of my favorite songs on the album. The first rock song so far with some excellent lead and rythem guitar. Featuring vocals by Tito Larriva and Peter Atanasoff.

Slow Dream--This song switches off and on between rock and soft rock in the lyrics and the chorus. It is fairly good. Featuring vocals by Tito Larriva.

Hungry Sally--This song starts with soft, acoustic guitar and steady singing but progresses to heavy rock and blasting vocals within 6 minutes. It gets pretty good towards the end. Featuring vocals by Tito Larriva, Peter Atanasoff, Jennifer Condos, Petra Haden, and Johnny Hernandez.

My German Fraulein--My favorite song on the whole album. Features some amazing rock guitar, great tunes, and fabulous singing. Definately the album's best song. Featuring vocals by Tito Larriva, Peter Atanasoff, and Johnny Hernandez.

Betcha Can't Play--This short song is fun to listen to but barely has any lyrics. Featuring vocals by Tito Larriva.

Clumsy Beautiful World--Another one of the best songs on the album, though not THE best. It has a good tune, and the singing blends well with it. Featuring vocals by Tito Larriva and Peter Atanasoff.

The Devil's In Love--This song is somewhat strange when it comes to lyrics but is good nonetheless. The bass during the chorus is notably good. Featuring vocals by Tito Larriva and Peter Atanasoff.

Slow Dream--The only song on the album that I don't like. There is barely any sound throughout this ten-minute song. It has some of the quietist guitar ever played and some of the softest singing ever sung. I'm not even sure if there's any drums at all. Featuring vocals by Tito Larriva.

Pieces of Time All In A Line--Another very good song, with some more very odd lyrics. It features guitar playing, bass playing, drum playing, violin playing, and singing; all put to a well-written tune. Featuring vocals by Tito Larriva, Peter Atanasoff, and Johnny Hernandez.

Crucified--This is the hidden-trap song on Pieces of Time All In A Line that is featured in a film co-starring Tito himself. It has some very talented guitar playing from Peter Atanasoff and the usual great singing from Tito Larriva. This song features some of the highest tenor-guitar playing I have ever heard. Featuring vocals by Tito Larriva, Peter Atanasoff, and Johnny Hernandez.

This is one album definately worth buying, as are all of Tito & Tarantula's albums. Help make them popular in the U.S.A, by purchasing this album and becoming a fan now!

all i can say is this album has it all!!! very dark and dominent rock with a hint of soul.a must have if you love tito and the boyz...............

Okay, I like just about everything that has a catchy tune. But this group is awsome. And I'm picky about my music. If you put on one of those "Too Poppy For Words" song, I will let you know you're lame. This album has just the right amout of rock that it's on the smooth scale as the one of best. There can always be better, but in my case there is not such a thing. Each song on this cd kick arsh.

This album is nothing like thier first one. The mexican style is gone from them it seems, also they changed thier singer from Tito on most of the songs. They sound like Los Lobos now. Not Tito & Tarantula.