Re-Foc [Import]

Rodrigo y Gabriela | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 6, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Rubyworks
• ASIN: B0000BXBY8
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,175 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #61 in Music > Dance & DJ > World Dance

Track Listings

1. Diem

2. New One

3. Foc

4. Georges Street - The Tarter Frigate

5. 30 De Marzo

6. Paris

7. Take 5

8. Temple Bar

Editorial Reviews

re-Foc is the first widely available album by Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela, released in 2002. Some songs are re-recorded versions of those that appeared on Foc, while others were written for this album. The duo that has already won the hearts of many Australian music fans are back and ready to wow us all again. To be hailed as "the most exciting and intoxicating live acoustic performers on the planet" might cramp the style of many artists. But since winning that praise in the UK, Rodrigo y Gabriela have swept all before them. That includes wowing the President of the United States, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle in autumn 2010 when they played at the Whitehouse. From their native Mexico City they moved to Ireland and conquered Europe. At the heart of the sound is still the stunning interplay between Rodrigo's dazzling lead work and Gabriela's unique rhythm play. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mexican couple, November 6, 2004

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Francis (Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Re-Foc (Audio CD)

This is the debut album of Mexican couple Rodrigo y Gabriella.They are accomplished acoustic guitar players and really explode in this album.They have been residing in Ireland for 5 years now.Their second album is a live perfromance album.Unfortunately it is not available on amazon at the moment.On this one they explain their trash metal roots in Mexico and of Metallica and other bands like slayer and megadeth`s influence on them.Don`t get me wrong their music is very latin american sounding and their guitar playing is incredible.I saw them play live in Limerick and they were breath taking.I would highly recommend this debut to anyone.Also look out for their second album Live in Manchester and Dublin which features 2 live versions of Metallica ONE and clips of the white stripes thrown in for good measure.But on this album all music is written by them.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breath-taking, February 26, 2005

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Banquo Lampert (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Re-Foc (Audio CD)

All I can say is that this duo has the most amazing drive, I have ever heard in music. My dad just brought back their live album from Dublin to the states. It is amazing to hear the two artists from Mexico City shredding those guitars. The live album perfectly integrates cool driving riffs, with spanish guitar progressions. The artists started out busking around Dublin and eventually got a record deal. We must get a big following in the states. Buy this album.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Newer work is better, July 2, 2007

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MJS (CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Re-Foc (Audio CD)

This was an early disc by the duo and it doesn't sound quite as good as the newer studio or live album. Both of the newer works are available in the states now, so unless you are major fan, this disc is safe to skip. It seems like some of the songs overlap with later work (under different song titles?). There is a bit of a stronger spanish/mexican flavor in some parts of this, which some people might find interesting.

I recently saw them in concert and had a great time. Well worth it if they come near you (US Summer 2007).