Memo Rex Commander Y El Corazon Atomico De La Via

Zoé | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 3, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: EMI Latin
• ASIN: B000H3RZDA
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #174,662 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

CD includes 1. Memo Rex, 2. Vía Láctea, 3. Vinyl, 4. No me Destruyas, 5. Corazón Atómico, 6. Mrs. Nitro, 7. Nunca, 8. The Room, 9. Paula, 10. Human Space Volt, 11. Triste Sister, 12. Side Effects, 13. Paz.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding. BUY THIS ALBUM, May 12, 2007

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Scott Carr "Modusvivendi79" (Charlottesville, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Memo Rex Commander Y El Corazon Atomico De La Via (Audio CD)

I first learned of Zoe a couple of years ago when I happened to see of one their videos on Spanish MTV and was immediately blown away. Their music really doesn't feel "Latin" at all and is more reminiscent of bands like Radiohead, Nirvana, Pulp, and Interpol than well known Latin bands like Mana. In fact, I would say their music generally blows the aformentioned anglo bands out of the water.

This album is no exception and is probably Zoe's finest to date. It's not as poppy or Beatlesesque as some of their previous works (ie, like "Love"). Instead, it has a feel that is darker, more nuanced, and layered (more like their song "Miel," for those of you who've heard it). There are some outstanding songs on this album, Memo Rex, No Me Destruyas, Paz, and Via Lactea being some of my favorites. And in addition to having great songs, the album hangs together well - each song stands on its own while fitting in well with the album as a whole.

I have no idea how well known Zoe is in Latin America, but it's a shame they are not better known in the U.S. The fact that they're not so well known is probably just an indicator of how closed and U.S.-centric music tastes tend to be in the U.S.

At any rate, this album is fantastic and is highly recommended. To those looking for their more poppy side, I'd recommend their earlier albums though.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor album de Zoe hasta la fecha, February 28, 2007

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A customer "intellectually oriented" (California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Memo Rex Commander Y El Corazon Atomico De La Via (Audio CD)

Despues de cuatro anos de escuchar a Zoe, este es definitivamente el mejor disco de la banda. De nuevo Leon nos presenta una estelar voz y el resto de la banda el arte de sus estrumentos.

Este album se ha convertido en uno de mis favoritos, y lo seleccione como el mejor album del ano 2006. Se lo recomiendo a cualquier persona amante de la musica rock en espanol. En realidad, este album ya es un clasico entre este genero.

Zoe lo volvio a hacer!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NUMERO UNO, February 10, 2007

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M. L. Debin "teacher says" (Los Angeles, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Memo Rex Commander Y El Corazon Atomico De La Via (Audio CD)

yeah, Zoe make you wish your corazon was atomico. very anglo in style (it's often more interesting when artists from Latin America can insert some of their own musical tradtions into their musical style) but there is beautiful imagery in the lyrics and the songs get stuck in your head. i recommend it to anyone who might enjoy rock en espanol or brit pop, with a Mexican twist. i've had it on constant repeat for months.