El Guincho - Alegranza!
It all starts off sounding like The Avalanches doing live remixes of Animal Collective songs at an old-skool block party, and that’s just the first few seconds. It’s then followed up by a steady stream of tropical polyrhythms, African guitar licks, chanting and overall super-sunny vibes, which given the dark cold London that lies beyond my reflection in the window, is exactly what I need.
mp3: El Guincho - Palmitos Park
Buy Alegranza! from Rough Trade or download from emusic.
1the bat
wrote on 2 December 2008 at 1:29
Hey! What were they doing in Singapore? (It’s where that pic was taken, BTW)
Love the track. Thanks much for posting!
2The Daily Growl
wrote on 2 December 2008 at 13:16
No idea. I just liked the picture on the myspace. Glad you like the tune. The album is fast becoming one of my albums of the year.
3Chris
wrote on 2 December 2008 at 14:01
Great album. I have really been enjoying it. Your first sentences sums the sound up pretty well!