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Memo Rex Commander Y El Corazon Atomico De La Via

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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.

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!

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.

This CD is a must have for 2007.
Each song is a trip in space, in the heart and emotions.
Via Lactea, No Me Destruyas and Nunca are soon to be part of classic Spanish Rock.
Is a great produced album with greater sound of music.
Do your self a favor and pick a copy of this album:)

The first CD I listened was the MTV Unplugged version which I think it's great. Memo Rex is the CD with the original versions and sounds more like Rock than love songs. Both are great.

I am completely blown away by what these guys managed to produce over the years. Zoe has got to be my favorite Mexican band to date and continues to impress me with their mastery over musical composition. I will boldly say that no other band has accomplished what they have in their respective genre (and many will disagree with this statement) and for that they deserve to be recognized world wide.

You owe it to yourself to experience this album- one of the best bands to come out of Mexico since Mana and El Tri!

this is album is awesome. I had never heard of them until i saw them on MTV3 on the show called Indie 101, and i am so glad i watched the show. I really miss the show cause aside from them i discovered a lot of bands.

I had previously dismissed spanish rock, boy was I wrong. this is best music i have heard in years, english or spanish! Great Band!!!

Mi primer disco de Zoe. Buenos elementos y buena vibra. Mejor experiencia hasta el momento: cansado de estudiar, 4 de la maniana, y kedar dormido con el disco en mis audifonos.