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That's without the "Bear" at the end, you hipsters. And it's pronounced "banda". Why? These modern-rock children hail from Monterrey, Mexico. Country and Latin Music Critic Mario Tarradell turned me on to it early last year, and I'm paying attention. Again: Why? Because Rock en Espanol is a growth market in pop, and bands like El Tri and Aventura aren't the only representatives nowadays. Mexico's a big country, and Monterrey is one of its biggest cities. There's gonna be some talent there. There's gonna be some lookers, too, and these guys are hunks. (Well, except for "thick" drummer Jorge Vasquez, but he's partially hidden, anyway) Unfortunately, the mix at this outdoor venue isn't doing Panda any favors: the drums are too sharp, the bass too uneven, the vocals too low (and Jose Madiero's singing is already rather raspy). Aww, man ... I was expecting such big things ... it's pretty flat and derivative. Its latest CD, Amantes Suntamentes, is a much better representative. Such is luck sometimes in the music biz ... rehearse, rehearse, rehearse, mi amigos. Develop some stage presence already. Onward ... |
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