Un Blodymary

by Las Ketchup

Overview

With all the carefree Euro-party girl funk and style they can muster, Las Ketchup have at long last come out with a follow-up to their wildly popular 2002 release, Hijas del Tomate. From '60s go-go-inflected rock tracks to dance/disco con clapas, las Ketchup continues to blaze their own trail from flamenco roots to a modern eclectic mix with European elegance and universal appeal. The Munoz girls' 2006 release Un Blodymary is certainly in keeping with the attitude of their debut performance, but widens their stylistic circle to include greater variety. The rockabilly "Paparazzi" and traditional flamenco style of "La Comentarista" probably could not coexist on any other record, or any other artist's playlist in modern Latin music. Las Ketchup seem more than comfortable. In fact, it is on "La Comentarista" and the track that follows, "Alegrias de Mi Tanga," the two most traditional pieces on the record, that the girls seem the most comfortable. It is only on those two tracks that they stray from their typical three-part unison vocal style, which to a critical listener is the group's greatest weakness. Their performances on the flamenco flavored material are by far the most sophisticated and evocative. Maybe as the Munoz sisters mature, and the tastes of their audience along with them, there will be a place for more of this lush, rich influence. Until then, there is plenty of imaginative lyricism and Friday night-flavored dance rhythm the be enjoyed on Un Blodymary. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez

Product Details

Release Date:	05/16/2006
Label:	Wea
UPC:	0825646342822

Tracks

1. Un Blodymary
2. Doctora Laser
3. Paparazzi
4. Doble Bombo
5. Desafina Como Quieras
6. Se Me Escap¿¿ el Maromo
7. El Neceser de Mi Paco
8. La Comentarista
9. Alegrias de Mi Tanga
10. Imagina

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Las Ketchup   Primary Artist
Raul Ruiz   Keyboards
Manuel "Queco" Ruiz   Dirigida
Tino Di Geraldo   Bateria
Juanma   Flamenco Guitar
Ludovico Vagnone   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Antonio Ramos   Bajo Sexto
Domi DeUrtrea   Flamenco Guitar
Roberto Maccagno   Mezcla
Pollo Reyes   Cajon,Palmas,Percussion
Nicola Almagro   Piano,Melodica,Keyboards
Utrera Sound Machina   Jaleos,Palmas
Luis Dulzaides   Percussion

Technical Credits

Antonio Algarrada   Audio Engineer,Mixing,Mastering,Recording
Carlos Jean   Composer
Raul Ruiz   Composer,Programming
Manuel "Queco" Ruiz   Composer,Realization
Manuel Ruiz   Composer
Jorge Pineda   Composer
Manuel Guio   Graphic Design
Roberto Maccagno   Mastering
Pollo Reyes   Composer
Nicola Almagro   Composer,Programming,Production Assistant
Jose Manuel Tamayo   Illustrations
Alvaro Tarik   Composer
Las Ketchup   Composer