Hijas del Tomate

by Las Ketchup

Overview

One might think that, with both a band name and record title so whimsical, Las Ketchup's 2002 release, Hijas del Tomate, is not to be taken seriously. But after hitting number one in several of Billboard's Latin categories, and with a Latin Grammy nomination that year, critics and audiences alike began to reconsider this misleading impression. However, the fact that the industry now takes the Munoz sisters seriously doesn't mean that the sisters themselves do. The emotional tone of the material on Hijas is playful, rollicking, and intelligent. The first cut, "The Ketchup Song," is a rapid-fire Spanglish reggae club-inflected dance party that equally rewards carefree head-bobbing listeners and those dedicated enough to catch and decipher the song's wry lyricism. Unlike many Latin pop acts, the instrumentals are both harmonically complex and inherently Latino. The prevalent flamenco influence pays homage not only to the sisters' guitarista father, but also to their Andalusian heritage. Their melodic sense is far too engaging to be dismissed by a "pop" categorization. Las Ketchup have done a fine job keeping a lighthearted, accessible aesthetic while offering insider humor to those paying close enough attention. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez

Product Details

Release Date:	09/10/2002
Label:	Sony Music Distribution
UPC:	0696998698024
Rank:	98795

Tracks

1. The Ketchup Song (Hey Hah)
2. Kusha las Payas
3. Un De Vez en Cuando
4. L¿¿nzame los Trastos, Baby
5. Sevillanas Pink
6. The Ketchup Song (Aserej¿¿)
7. Krapuleo
8. Me Persigue un Chulo
9. Tengo un Novio T¿¿ntriko
10. The Ketchup Song (Aserej¿¿)
11. The Ketchup Song (Aserej¿¿)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Las Ketchup   Primary Artist
Manuel "Queco" Ruiz   Director,Flamenco Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Tino Di Geraldo   Drums
Ludovico Vagnone   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Antonio Ramos   Bass
Jose Luis Gil   Keyboards
Lola   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Pedro Sierra   Flamenco Guitar
Luis "Lin" Cortes   Flamenco Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Carlos Vera   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Manny Benito   Adaptation,Vocal Producer,Producer
Manuel "Queco" Ruiz   Composer,Producer
Antonio Algarrada   Engineer,Vocal Production Assistance
Jose Luis Gil   Programming
Jesus Alcaniz   Engineer
Cesar Lucadamo   Photography
Carlos Vera   Programming
Bori Alarcon   Mixing,Mastering
Jose Pena   Mixing